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Follow your curiosity wherever and whenever it takes you. More than 600 years of human history are waiting to be discovered in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition galleries, classrooms, and event spaces.
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Hours
Reading Rooms
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 4pm
Exhibition Galleries
Admission is always free
Tuesday – Thursday
10am – 7pm
Friday and Saturday
10am – 5pm
Bookshop
Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 4pm
Featured Events
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Event—Exhibition
A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print
Sep 09–Dec 30, 2022
Handwriting didn't disappear with the invention of the printing press. Or the typewriter. Or the Internet. It evolved.
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Book a time for your group or class to visit the Newberry for an interactive learning experience with our collection and staff.
Accessibility
We're always working to make Newberry collections, programs, and exhibitions as accessible as possible.
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Send us an email or call (312) 943-9090.
About the Newberry
Founded in 1887, the Newberry is one of Chicago’s most historic cultural institutions.
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