Visit
Situated on Deansgate, in the heart of Manchester, The John Rylands Library is easily accessible by road, tram, train and foot.
As part of the University of Manchester’s response to coronavirus, The John Rylands Library is closed until further notice.
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Opening hours
The John Rylands Library is open to visitors seven days a week.
Explore the Library
Discover more about our architecture, history and what to expect when you visit.
Getting here
Directions to the Library, public transport advice and a map of our location.
Accessibility
Our access statement describes the facilities and services that we offer all our visitors.
Our shop
The John Rylands Library shop offers unique merchandise to suit every budget.
We delight in seeking out unusual gift items and producing bespoke merchandise inspired by the Library’s marvellous collections.
Look out for our range of cards, books and other items which we are regularly updating.
Contact us
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to know more about the items in our shop:
Our cafe
Our cafe is named after the Library's founder, Enriqueta Rylands.
Open five days a week, Enriqueta's serves coffee, tea and a selection of cakes.
Opening hours
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm
Sunday: 12noon to 4.30pm
Wedding information
Unfortunately, The John Rylands Library is not a licensed wedding venue and there are no plans to attain a license in the foreseeable future.