The Athenaeum will be closed on December 31st and January 1st and resume normal business hours on January 2nd

People at a long table viewing open rare books in the center.
People at a long table viewing open rare books in the center.

Learn

Sharing the wonder in our collections.

Academic Visits

We invite educators and learners to use the library. Whether you visit us in person, use the library’s digital resources, or schedule a field trip, we look forward to learning with you.

Questions? Contact education at education@bostonathenaeum.org or (617) 720-7617

For learners of all kinds

visitors looking at statue of George Washington

Academic Visits & Group Tours

Enjoy the splendor of the Athenaeum through docent-led or guided explorations of our special collections.

Teachers viewing old documents in the study center.

Professional Development

Expand your skills in using visual and textual primary sources in classroom teaching through our special courses.

Hand holding open the book Little Women to the title page that has illustration.

Teaching Resources

Our special collections contain wide-ranging primary and secondary sources that support the study of art, art history, history, literature, and more.