Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam Reopens Its Research Reading Room
The Allard Pierson Museum, a significant cultural institution in Amsterdam known for its rich collections spanning archaeology, ancient worlds, and cultural history, has announced the reopening of its dedicated Reading Room. This development provides renewed access for researchers and students looking to consult the museum's extensive heritage materials.
Planning Your Visit to the Allard Pierson Reading Room
To utilize the Reading Room, visitors must follow a two-step process: first, receive confirmation that the specific materials they have requested are available, and second, reserve a study place in the Reading Room.
The Reading Room is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, operating between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Reservations for a study space are made through the contact form found on the Allard Pierson's official website.
Requesting Heritage Materials
Heritage materials can be requested starting Monday, May 25, directly through the Library catalogue. Once items are requested, they will be held for a period of seven days, allowing ample time for visitors to plan their visit and engage with the selected works.
Important Access Information for Visitors
Visitors should be aware of a temporary change regarding building access due to ongoing renovation work at the Allard Pierson. Entry to the building is currently only possible via the rear entrance.
Additionally, the Reading Room's circulation desk will no longer handle the collection or return of regular book loans. For these services, visitors should instead go to the University Library Singel.
Broader Access to University Collections
Alongside the Allard Pierson Reading Room, several other Humanities collections have also resumed accessibility. From May 25, collections at the University Library Singel and P.C. Hoofthuis are open again, with advance reservation being mandatory. These locations are open Monday to Friday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and reservations can be made by telephone at 020 525 1405.
Access to the digital collection for external borrowers has also been reinstated as of May 25. Users can reserve a collection PC to consult these digital resources by calling 020 -525 1405. These collection PCs are available Monday to Friday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This expansion of access provides valuable opportunities for cultural discovery and research within Amsterdam's academic and cultural landscape. For more insights into the city's diverse cultural offerings, Musemap (musemap.art) helps you browse museums or explore the map for unique experiences.
