Plan your visit
Opening hours for John Rylands Research Institute and Library
John Rylands Research Institute and Library is currently closed. We open today at 10:00. Last entry is 16:40.
Wed 1 Jan 2025 — Wed 31 Dec 2025
- Monday:
- Tuesday:
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00. Last entry is 16:40
- Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00. Last entry is 16:40
- Friday: 10:00 - 17:00. Last entry is 16:40
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00. Last entry is 16:40
- Sunday:
Bank holidays and other closure dates
The Special Collections Research Room is open to researchers by appointment, Monday to Saturday. Find out more about Reader Services at The John Rylands Library.
Address
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
150 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 3EH
Telephone number
0161 306 0555
Visitor guidelines
Group visits are not currently available.
Food and drink are not allowed in the Library, only bottled water is permitted.
Please do not leave bags or personal belongings unattended.
Suitcases are not permitted.
Please ensure children are accompanied.
Photography
Photography is permitted for personal, non-commercial use, unless otherwise stated in the building by staff or signage. The use of flash, reflectors or tripods is not permitted. Please do not obstruct stairways or corridors.
The John Rylands is not a licensed wedding venue.
Exhibitions and events
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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.
Library Map
An online map of the Library will be available soon.
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