What are the Reading Room opening hours?
Answer
The Reading Rooms in London are open as follows:
| Monday | 10.00 – 20.00 (Maps, Manuscripts and Asian & African Studies close at 17.00) |
| Tuesday | 09.30 – 20.00 (Maps, Manuscripts and Asian & African Studies close at 17.00) |
| Wednesday | 09.30 – 20.00 (Maps, Manuscripts and Asian & African Studies close at 17.00) |
| Thursday | 09.30 – 20.00 (Maps, Manuscripts and Asian & African Studies close at 17.00) |
| Friday | 09.30 – 17.00 |
| Saturday | 09.30 – 17.00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Boston Spa Reading Room is open as follows:
| Monday–Friday | 09.00 – 16.30 |
Exceptions apply. Please see our website for up-to-date information on the British Library's opening hours.