Check our visitor policies and covid safety measures while planning your trip to the Newberry.

The Newberry reading rooms are open to the public. Learn about how you can get your Newberry reader card to begin doing research with us.

Our exhibition galleries are free and open to all. No appointments or advance registration required. Learn about the exhibitions currently on view at the Newberry

The Newberry
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-9090

Monday

Reading Rooms: Closed
Exhibition Galleries: Closed
Bookstore: Closed

Tuesday

Reading Rooms: 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibition Galleries: 10 am – 7 pm
Bookstore: Closed

Wednesday

Reading Rooms: 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibition Galleries: 10 am – 7 pm
Bookstore: noon – 4 pm

Thursday

Reading Rooms: 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibition Galleries: 10 am – 7 pm
Bookstore: noon – 4 pm

Friday

Reading Rooms: 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibition Galleries: 10 am – 5 pm
Bookstore: noon – 4 pm

Saturday

Reading Rooms: 10 am – 4 pm
Exhibition Galleries: 10 am – 5 pm
Bookstore: 10 am – 4 pm

Sunday

Reading Rooms: Closed
Exhibition Galleries: Closed
Bookstore: Closed