Library

The McNay Library is open to the public for research by advance appointment. Entry to the Library for your appointment is included in Museum admission or membership.

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Library Hours

Wednesday – Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Appointments will not be made on New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, the last two weeks in December, and the first week of January.

Library Location

The Library is located on two levels of the Main Collection Galleries.

Lower Level – Below the Tobin Theatre Arts Gallery
Reference, general fine arts collection, periodicals, special collections, and the Library office.

Upper Level – Tobin Theatre Arts Gallery
Dance, music, opera, theater architecture, gardens, theatrical design, and festivals.

Request an Appointment

To request a research appointment please email library@mcnayart.org at least one week in advance with the following information:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Purpose for visiting the McNay Library
Dates and times you would like to visit
Any additional information relating to your research project

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Library Hours

Library Location

Request an Appointment

Due to a private event, the McNay will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 1.

Due to severe weather conditions, the McNay will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26.

We will be open on Saturday, January 24 until 4:00 PM.

Due to maintenance, the museum will close at 5pm on July 15.

Normal hours resume on July 16.