Welcome to the Winterthur Library, an independent research library dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of America’s artistic, cultural, social, and intellectual history from colonial times into the 20th century.
Its holdings include rare books, manuscripts, original works of art on paper, photographs, the archives of the Winterthur estate and its history as a museum, and more. All are catalogued in WinterCat, the library’s online catalog. You’ll find documentation of American household goods and their use, decorative arts and design, letter books of craftspeople and merchants, the material culture of everyday life, and much more.
The Winterthur Library is free and open to the public year-round. Whether you are a student, scholar, or casually curious, the library can help enrich your understanding and appreciation of America’s past in a global context.
Library Hours
The Winterthur Library is currently offering research appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. We are not allowing walk-ins and there are no weekend hours.
To make an appointment, please email reference@winterthur.org at least 24 hours in advance of your requested visit time.
Library Collection
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