The Art Library is one of Scandinavia’s largest specialist libraries on art and applied art. Reflecting the art collections and activities of Nationalmuseum and Moderna Museet, the material primarily covers the period from the Renaissance to the present day. A large part of the library’s collection comprises artist monographs, catalogues of art collections, and auction and exhibition catalogues.
Much of the collection is in storage, so access must be requested in advance.
Two libraries become one
On 1 July 2013, Stockholm will see the Photography Library at Moderna Museet and the Art Library at Nationalmuseum merge to create a single specialist library for art, photography and design. Read more.
Opening hours
Closed 1 November and 14 December – 7 January
Tuesday 1–6 pm
Wednesday 1–4 pm
Thursday 1–6 pm
Visiting address
Holmamiralens väg 2, on Skeppsholmen island
Contact details
You are welcome to e-mail us at 
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You can also call us at +46 8 5195 4352 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2 and 3 pm.
Fax: +46 8 5195 4376
The Art Library, exterior and interior