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Follow your curiosity wherever and whenever it takes you. Millennia of human history are waiting to be discovered in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition galleries, classrooms, and event spaces.
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Location
Hours
Reading Rooms
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 4pm
Items can be requested until 3pm.
Exhibition Galleries
Admission is always free.
Tuesday – Thursday
10am – 7pm
Friday and Saturday
10am – 5pm
Bookshop
Wednesday – Saturday
10am – 12:30pm; 1:30pm - 4pm
The Bookshop is closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm
Upcoming Closures
- November 26-28, 2026
- December 24-26, 2026
- December 31, 2026
- January 5-9, 2027*
*Both reading rooms and all collections are closed to the public for cleanup week.
Also, please note the following:
- November 23, 2026-January 9, 2027: All flat maps will be inaccessible to all staff and readers.
- December 1, December 15, 2026-January 12, 2027: All of special collections will be closed to staff and readers.
Questions? Email us.
Free Tours
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Send us an email or call (312) 943-9090.
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