Info and timetables

Headquarters at Palazzo Venezia
From Monday to Friday, 8.30 AM - 6.30 PM

Branch office in Sala della Crociera at Palazzo del Collegio Romano
From Monday to Friday, from 9.00 AM to 2.30 PM

NOTICE TO PUBLIC:
Please be informed that the State Property Agency has ordered the closure of the Archaeology and Art History Libraryt at its Palazzo Venezia location, effective September 7, 2026, to carry out preparatory operations for the relocation to its new premises in Palazzo Sanfelice.

This Administration will provide prompt updates regarding the reopening dates as soon as they are communicated by the State Property Agency.

Change of opening hours during the month of August
Please be advised that during the month of August, the Archaeology and Art History Library will observe the following opening hours:

Palazzo Venezia Headquarter
August 24 – 31: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Patrons are kindly requested to regularly check the official website, specifically the notices and the Archaeology and Art History Library's info and timetables sections to receive timely updates.

For further information, please contact the staff at vi-ve.biasa.ricerca@cultura.gov.it

You can study here if you are 19 years of age or older and if you are 18 and enrolled in a university

Access to the main library is from Piazza Venezia, 3

Access to the satellite branch in Sala della Crociera of Palazzo del Collegio Romano is from Via del Collegio Romano, 27

Use the lockers provided, taking care to keep the keys with you for entire duration of your time in the library and leaving them in the lock at your exit

If you need help for bibliographic research or to ask for a photographic reproduction please contact the Archaeology and Art History Library by sending an email to: vi-ve.biasa.ricerca@cultura.gov.it

For more informations please visit our FAQ