We are open by appointment and providing remote reference services while the Perelman Building remains closed. Please email library@philamuseum.org or archives@philamuseum.org to schedule an appointment.
At this time, all interlibrary loan services are discontinued until further notice. Please anticipate major delays in service.
We are open to the public. Access is free. Just request a Researcher’s Pass at the Perelman Building entrance.
Materials require advance paging. Feel free to call in advance so that your research can begin as soon as you arrive.
Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Fairmount Avenues, the Perelman Building is a short walk from the main building. Inside its Art Deco exterior, you’ll find cutting-edge photography, fashion, and contemporary art and design.
