Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

New Haven, United States

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Situated on Yale University's Hewitt Quadrangle in New Haven, Connecticut, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is one of the world's largest buildings dedicated to rare books and manuscripts. Designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1963, the modernist structure houses one of the most significant rare book and literary collections. Established through a gift from the Beinecke family with its own financial endowment, the library operates independently from Yale University while remaining co-governed by Yale University Library and Yale Corporation. The building underwent major renovations from 2015 to 2016, which included replacing its HVAC system and expanding its teaching and exhibition capabilities.