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William Morris Hunt Memorial Library

The William Morris Hunt Memorial Library collection
is open for research by appointment.

 

Announcement 

 

We are excited to announce the launch of our new library catalog!

Transition Schedule

June 2–8: Search-Only Access
During this period, the catalog will be available for searching only. For any borrowing needs, please contact the library directly.

June 9: Go Live!
Our new catalog officially launches!

 

Support & Training 

Week 1 (June 9–13)

  • In-Person Support: Available daily at 10 AM and 2 PM in the library reading room.

  • Online Support: Available from 11 AM to 2 PM via Teams. [Follow this link]

Week 2 & 3 (June 16–27)

  • In-Person Support: Available daily (Mon-Fri) at 10 AM in the library reading room.

  • Online Support: Available daily (Mon-Fri) from 11 AM to 2 PM via Teams. [Follow this link]

  • No training scheduled on Juneteenth (6/19)

 

We are here to help!

Please do not hesitate to contact the library with any questions.     

About the William Morris Hunt Memorial Library

The Museum of Fine Arts Library comprises the William Morris Hunt Memorial Library, eight curatorial department libraries, and the Center for Netherlandish Art Library. The combined library holdings total more than 476,303 items, including 60,000 auction catalogs and over 150,000 serials and ephemera. The library collection reflects the strength of the Museum’s encyclopedic collections and supports research on the Museum’s permanent collections, special exhibitions, and general art history.

Founded in 1987, the Museum Archives contain historically significant records from the Museum’s administrative and curatorial departments since the Museum’s founding in 1870. For more information, please contact the Museum Archives directly at 617-369-3378.