Exhibitions
Exhibitions bridge the past and present by telling timely stories from the Newberry collection. See what's on view at the library.
Visitors view "Handmaidens for Travelers: The Pullman Company Maids" in the Newberry galleries. The exhibition ran at the library in the summer of 2022.
Newberry exhibitions are always free and open to all.
Now Open
Pop-Up Books through the Ages
March 21 – July 15, 2023
Pop-up books have a longer history than you might think. For centuries, books with interactive flaps, dials, and other moving parts have captivated readers of all ages.
Coming Soon
Wheels
June 20 - September 23, 2023
What happens when you search "wheels" in the Newberry collections? The answer may surprise you!
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday
10am – 7pm
Friday and Saturday
10am – 5pm
Admission
Admission for Newberry exhibitions is free. No advance registration required.
Guided Public Tours
When an exhibition is on view in our Trienens Galleries, we offer free guided tours several times a week:
- Tuesdays at 1pm
- Thursdays at 11:30am
- Fridays at 1pm
- Saturdays at 1pm
Private Tours
To book a private tour of a Newberry exhibition (for a group of 10 or more), please contact Rebecca Haynes at (312) 255-3526 or via email.
Private tours are free, but donations are encouraged.
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Get in Touch
Ask us anything about current or upcoming exhibitions at the Newberry.
Adult Education Classes
Led by experts in a variety of fields, our adult education classes can help you jumpstart or elevate your next learning endeavor.
Browse ClassesArtists in Residence
Through the Artist-in-Residence program, artists and writers are able to create work that engages with the Newberry’s collection.
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