The National Art Library is a major public reference library of fine and decorative arts of many countries and periods. It is open to the public as a reference library. Before you can use the Library you must register as a Reader. This can be done online in advance.
The National Art Library opening times are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10.00 – 17.30, Friday: 10.00 – 18.30.
About the National Art Library
The National Art Library is a major public reference library, as well as being the Victoria and Albert Museum's curatorial department for the art, craft and design of the b…
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National Art Library: registering for a reader ticket
How to apply for a Reader Ticket. These are valid for use in the National Art Library and in the Blythe House Reading Room. Anyone can apply for a Reader Ticket, free of c…
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National Art Library: requesting material
How to request reference material in the National Art Library.
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Conditions of Use of the V&A Study Rooms
In order to protect the collections and to help other researchers, all users of the National Art Library, the Prints & Drawings Study Room and the Blythe House Reading Room…
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National Art Library collection development policy: documentary materials
The National Art Library Collection Development Policy for documentary material.
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Western Illuminated Manuscripts
This catalogue of illuminated manuscripts in the V&A's National Art Library provides a history of an art form over eight centuries as an integral …
Buy nowEvent - Highlights of the National Art Library
Mon 20 May 2013 14:30
Members will be given a private behind-the-scenes tour of the National Art Library.
