Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
College Library
Downtown New Haven, New Haven
"Must see- Guttenburg Bible & Audubon's Birds Of America."(3 Tips)
"rare books and manuscripts."(4 Tips)
"really enjoyed the Harlem Renaissance exhibit!"(2 Tips)
"a beautiful building – take one of the tours if you time it right."(2 Tips)
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Martina CarusoMarch 3, 2018Unmissable in New Heaven. After seeing the museums, or before, you have to stop by seeing this library, one of the world biggest one for rare books and manuscripts. A breathtaking space, free.
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I’ve been here so many times and I’m still not tired of it. An absolute treasure to behold that I’m grateful Yale makes free to the public.
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eric bornemannSeptember 28, 2020Beautiful building with an incredible exoskeleton that allows the external walls to glow when you are inside at certain hours.UpvoteDownvote- naveenAugust 27, 2018a beautiful building – take one of the tours if you time it right. the Gutenberg Bible and Audubon's Birds of America are must-sees.UpvoteDownvote
Isa SierraJuly 27, 2018What a beauty. Breathtaking building with limited edition rare books
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Tamara GJune 18, 2019Bring nothing with you, it makes it easier to access the materials without having to lock up your bag, etc.UpvoteDownvote- Cheryl KosecMay 23, 2013Must see- Guttenburg Bible & Audubon's Birds Of America. Use the cell phone guide!Upvote1Downvote
Caitlin ClementsAugust 3, 2014They have J.M. Barrie's original photo album he made of his adventures with the Llewelyn Davies boys.UpvoteDownvote
Tim BApril 23, 2011The walls are made of 1 1/2" Vermont granite which is thin enough to let light in but not too much to ruin the booksUpvote4Downvote
Pearson - Always LearningJuly 23, 2013Find the obscure source your essay needs to wow your professors.UpvoteDownvote
Stephen WatsonJanuary 4, 2010Always go, your first time, on a sunny dayyou"ll know why once inside :)Upvote2Downvote
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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
121 Wall St (Yale University)
New Haven, CT 06511
United States
New Haven, CT 06511
United States
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