The Reading Room serves researchers needing to access the Morgan's rare and reference materials. Researchers are welcome to set up an appointment to study items from the Morgan's collection.
The Morgan’s collection of manuscripts, rare books, music, drawings, and other works of art comprise a unique record of civilization, as well as an incomparable repository of ideas and the creative process.
The Morgan makes collection items as accessible as possible, within the limits set by their rarity and fragility. There is also a large reference collection, including facsimiles, microfilms, and bibliographic works that are not readily available elsewhere. Neither rare nor reference material held by the Morgan circulates.