Library

Are you a student, a researcher, or someone who takes an interest in antiquity? Come and pay a visit to the academic library of the National Museum of Antiquities. You will find a rich collection of over 27,000 books, journals, offprints, early printed books, and auction catalogues. There are publications on all the museums various collecting areas: Ancient Egypt, the classical world (Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans), the ancient Near East, and the early history of the Netherlands (until 1500).

Visiting the library

To ensure that we can assist you in the best possible way, please send us an e-mail (bibliotheek@rmo.nl) before your visit, explaining your wishes. Then we can get the books you need ready for you to consult.

address: Papengracht 30 (behind the museum), 2311 TX Leiden
opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
contact: Tel. +31 (0)71 5163 159 or +31 (0)71 5163 124 or by email: bibliotheek@rmo.nl

Books that have been published before 1900, unfortunately cannot be copied or scanned. Taking photos (without flash) is allowed.

Volunteers

Since 2008 a group of dedicated volunteers has been working here keep the library in good order and to receive visitors. The library is open to all: admission and consulting the books and other publications are free of charge. It is not possible to borrow books; you can consult them in the library. Dont forget to bring a valid ID with you when you come to visit the library.

Search catalog

Through the search fields, you can find almost 30,000 titles in the library catalog. Make a note of the signature in case you want to request books.

Search tip: You can also search for part of a word. Type that in the search field and put a * behind it, for example: rom*