Please be sure to contact us in advance of your visit.
The Harvard University Archives is open to all researchers; a Harvard affiliation is not required.
The Archives is located in Pusey Library in Harvard Yard. For access to the University Archives, please use the main entrance to Lamont Library. Click here for a map.
A photo ID is required to enter the building.
Archives holdings do not circulate.
Many collections are stored off-site, and restrictions apply to some collections. If you are planning a research visit, please contact us at least five business days before you arrive. See Reading Room Use for more information.
Reading Room hours are 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. These hours are subject to change. Please check our home page before finalizing a visit.
