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Plan Your Visit

Get the details you need to explore the past right here in our reading room.

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The Bentley is free and open to the public

You can create a research account to request materials ahead of time, or you can drop in during our open hours to explore thousands of collections. Appointments are available, but not required.

Prepare for Your In-Person Visit

Hours & Location

Open for Research

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday:

9:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Thursday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday:

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday:

9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Sunday:

Closed

Appointments are recommended but not required.
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Closures

March 25, 2026

Early closure, Wednesday (please check with staff)

May 23 and 25, 2026

Memorial Day

July 3, 2026

Independence Day (observed), Friday

July 4, 2026

Independence Day, Saturday

September 5, 2026

Labor Day, Saturday

September 7, 2026

Labor Day, Monday

November 25, 2026

Early closure at 4:30 PM, Wednesday

November 26, 27 and 28, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

December 24, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Winter Break

Address

Bentley Historical Library
1150 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113
(734) 764-3482

Directions, Parking, & Bus Services

The Bentley Historical Library is located on the University of Michigan’s North Campus.
Free parking is available next to the library. Local bus routes also stop nearby.

How to Get Here