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Find out about visiting the Bodleian Libraries - from how to find us and opening times, to what to see and do, and how to plan your visit.

Visiting the Bodleian Libraries

The Bodleian Libraries are the perfect destination to learn about the University of Oxford, the history of the Libraries, the incredible collections held in the Bodleian and the fascinating research led by the University today.

There are three buildings across the Bodleian Libraries accessible to visitors: the Old Bodleian Library (with four historic rooms and a library), the magnificent Georgian Radcliffe Camera and the modern Weston Library.

Please note that all sites are working libraries, so many spaces within these sites are not accessible to visitors; given their use, we ask that visitors are quiet on the Old Bodleian Library site.

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Getting here

Oxford has excellent transport links by train, coach and car. Find out more about how to get to the Bodleian sites and view maps of the Oxford area.

Visiting with families

From inky fingers printing workshops to history trails, we host a range of creative, family-friendly options at the Bodleian Libraries.

Café and shops

Take some time to explore the great range of products at the Bodleian shops, and enjoy a delicious meal at the café in the Weston Library.

History of the Bodleian Libraries

Oxford’s libraries are among the most celebrated in the world, not only for their incomparable collections, but also for their buildings, some of which have remained in continuous use since the Middle Ages.

Other opportunities

Statue of William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, Bodleian Library

Spaces to visit

Explore the Bodleian Libraries – from the modern Weston Library to the Old Bodleian Library dating back to the Middle Ages.

Historic letterpress printing workshop at the Bodleian Libraries

Educational visits

We aim to inspire secondary schools students, college students and adults to engage with our world-class collections of manuscripts, maps, rare books and archives.

Accessibility

The Bodleian Libraries hope that all visitors can enjoy their experience, and a range of access provisions are available for visitors who require additional assistance.