📜 Yale University's renowned Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, one of the world's largest buildings dedicated to rare books and manuscripts.
🔍 Houses an extensive collection of medieval manuscripts, rare books, and historic tracts.
🏛️ Architecturally stunning modern marble building
📖 View rare items like the Gutenberg Bible and a Voynich Manuscript facsimile
📚 Explore extensive collections of medieval manuscripts, rare books, maps
✉️ Free postcards available as souvenirs
🔒 Closed-stack system; access to original works only in controlled reading room
🚫 Voynich Manuscript not on public display (facsimile available)
🚻 No public restrooms available
❌ No food or drink permitted inside
📸 Non-flash photography with hand-held cameras allowed for personal use
🗓️ Check the library's calendar for staff-led introductory tours
✉️ Take one free postcard per visitor
🕒 Exhibition hall: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am–7pm; Wed 10am–7pm; Fri 9am–5pm; Sat, Sun 12pm–5pm.
Reading room: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am–4:30pm; Wed 10am–4:30pm.
Closed on major holidays and Yale winter recess.
Last updated 8 days ago
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