Admission to the research library is free with Museum admission fee. Researchers can determine if WHM has material relevant to their project by contacting the librarian in advance. Free parking on the Chestnut St side, behind the museum.
Appointments are strongly recommended for the viewing of any archival manuscript collections, maps, and photographs.
Students at the middle school level or younger must be attended by an adult, such as a teacher or parent, and that the teacher or parent call ahead to discuss briefly the nature of the student’s project with library staff. Professors and instructors of undergraduate and graduate classes who would like to schedule a class visit to the library should contact the Librarian.
Hours
Public is welcome to visit the library. Archival Research by Appointment: Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Worcester Historical Museum, first floor
30 Elm Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Contact Information
Phone: 508-753-8278 ext. 105
Mail: Research Library at the above address
Email: library@worcesterhistory.net
Fax: 508-753-9070