📜 UCLA-affiliated library of rare books and manuscripts, designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.

Why Go

📚 Explore extensive collections of 17th-18th century British literature, the world's most comprehensive Oscar Wilde collection, and a valuable Shakespeare collection.
🏛️ Admire magnificent Beaux Arts architecture and garden pavilion.
🌳 Enjoy beautiful garden grounds.
📖 Open to researchers and public with interest in collections.
🎓 Offers fellowships for graduate and postdoctoral scholars.

Why Avoid

🚫 Tours by appointment only.
📝 Reading Room requires appointment and photo ID.
🚧 Intermittent construction noise may occur.

Cost

💰 Free entry to grounds and reading room.

Tips

📧 Contact for tours or research appointments.
🆔 Register and provide photo ID for reading room access.

♿ ToiletsADA-compliant, gender-inclusive restroom available.

⏰ Hours🕒 Grounds open Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm. Reading Room Mon-Fri 11:30am-4:30pm by appointment. Closed weekends.