Boston Public Library, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (4.069 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Boston Points of Interest & Landmarks • Libraries
Gorgeous building
The main branch of the Boston Public Library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-funded municipal library in America. The library, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses over 20 million items. Enjoy a free tour of the building to learn about its history and marvel at the treasured artworks and architecture that spans three centuries. After that, sit back for a cup of tea in one the library’s tea lounges. When you're done, go shopping or check out the restaurants in Back Bay, the busy district where the library is located. – Tripadvisor
Address
700 Boylston St At Copley Sq., Boston, MA 02116-2813
Mobile
Website
http://www.bpl.org/
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, April 29, 2024, 3:35
User Ratings
4.5 based on (4.069 reviews)
Reviews
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4hrobinson1114 5:00 PM Feb 4, 2022
Not NYPL, but worth a stop
Not as awe-inspiring as the New York Public Library, but still worth your attention. Some beautiful photo ops, but surprisingly, compared to NYPL, it’s harder to get good photos without crowds obscuring your shots. Free. Pretty. Stop to see the murals and architecture. I spent probably half an hour here. But on another note, I felt guilty entering the main reading room because I felt like I was intruding on all the people actually there to study (there were a lot of us milling around). This is not a huge space, so extra people snapping photos, no matter how quietly, are likely noticeable.
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5DavidROregon 5:00 PM Sep 6, 2022
Well worth the time.
Great place to visit. Loved viewing the old reading room. The murals on the walls are quite interesting too. Now I need to look up the tale of sir Gallahad. Be sure to visit the third floor too. Glad I walked up here to visit. Special surprise for me was the event in the courtyard - Boston Lyric Opera was putting on an event during my visit which just made the visit even better. Very worthwhile visit.
