Opening hours
The opening hours for the National Library, the reading rooms and the café vary and are listed below. Check before you come. We look forward to your visit.
National Library
The National Library building and exhibitions hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Closed on public holidays
Alexander Turnbull Library and reading rooms
The Alexander Turnbull Library and our reading room hours are:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Closed on public holidays
Shop
Our shop, Te Āmiki, hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Closed on public holidays
Cafe
HOME cafe is located on the ground floor of the National Library. Their hours are:
Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 3:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Closed on public holidays
Contact us
Get in touch if you have a general query or a question that the staff at the Alexander Turnbull Library can help with.
0800 474 300
04 474 3000
Ask a librarian
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