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VISIT / TOURS

Explore the Athenæum’s storied history, beautiful collections, and Greek Revival building!

Discover which book Edgar Allan Poe checked out when he visited, who our patron goddess is, and what tiny painting was stolen from the library… Visitors are invited to follow self-guided tours, and larger groups may contact the library to arrange group tours.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

The library offers three self-guided tours: Building & History; Art & Sculpture; and Collections & Authors. You can “check out” a tour book from the Visitor Center or follow along on your mobile device with this PDF. The tours can be taken separately or sequentially, and each take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

The Collections & Authors self-guided tour does not require stairs.

NEW MEMBER TOURS

New Athenæum members are invited to join us for regularly scheduled new member tours. For more information, please email membership@provath.org.

STAFF-LED TOURS

**Coming soon!**

GROUP TOURS

Private group tours for larger groups can generally be accommodated Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. They are limited to 25 people maximum and require an advance reservation.

Standard group tours offered include a History of the Library & Architecture Tour, Edgar Allan Poe at the Athenæum Tour, and Special Collections Subject Tours. Tours can also be customized based on the group’s interest.

Pricing for group tours varies based on group size, tour duration, and content, and begins at $150. To inquire about or to schedule a group tour, please contact Stephanie Ovoian, Head of Research & Library Services, at research@provath.org or 401-421-6970 x19.