Research Library

The Museum’s library catalog is searchable online and accessible to the public! Use the search box below to see what’s available. Books in our library are available for library use only, meaning they do not leave the building.

To access the library in person, you must schedule an appointment to visit the library using the form below. Appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 3 pm—and there is no time limit for your visit. Other times may be available upon request. Access to the library is entirely free for Museum members. For non-members, access to the library costs the same as the usual cost of admission ($12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students)—and library visitors are welcome to check out the exhibits while they’re here.

Other fees apply if you’re interested in research assistance on a particular topic from a library associate or staff member. Research assistance includes searching our artifact database (and visiting the repository to see artifacts or have a new photograph taken) and using tools like Ancestry.com or other resources at our disposal. Museum members are charged $45/hour, non-members $55/hour.