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Libraries

The National Museums in Berlin, in their function as a research institution, possess a number of specialist libraries for research and study in the collections. While the Art Library is open to the public, the specialist libraries attached to individual collections can only be accessed under exceptional circumstances. To apply for the use of these libraries, please contact a member of staff of the respective collection.

The Kunstbibliothek (Art Library) comprises the following libraries:
- Archäologische Bibliothek
- library for art, art history and related subjects
- library at the Museum Island
- Lipperheide Costume Library
- Karl Steinorth Library at the Museum for Photography

Please click here for further information about these libraries.

Further Libraries at the National Museums in Berlin:
- library of the Ethnological Museum
- library of the Museum of European Cultures
- library of the Museum for Pre- and Early History
- library of the Institute of Museum Research

Please click here for further information about these libraries.

Addresses of all institutions of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Further information:

• OPAC Bibliothekskatalog der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin
• Bibliotheksführer zu den Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin