Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Wheelchair accessible
Yale University's rare book library and literary archive, housing one of the world's largest collections of rare books and manuscripts, including the Gutenberg Bible and Voynich Manuscript.

📜 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.

Why Go

🏛️ 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

Why Avoid

🔒 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

Tips

📸 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

Hours

🕒 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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