When is Boston Public Library open?
Mon–Tue 9 AM–8 PM; Wed 9 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 11 AM–5 PM.
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Boston Public Library
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- 4.83.2k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
A grand, historic library with hushed reading rooms, ornate architecture and rotating exhibits. Specialties include extensive research collections, public art installations and quiet study spaces — visit for architecture, research, or a peaceful place to read and explore. Expect guided tours, busy visitor areas around the entrance, and plenty of seating for solo study or small groups.
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When is the best time to visit Boston Public Library?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Boston Public Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Where is Boston Public Library?
700 Boylston St,Boston, MA 02116.
Right now · 1:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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- 8mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Boston Public Library
- 2 Cafe Landwer · 1 min
- 3 Willow & Ivy · 1 min
- 4 Copley Square Park · 3 min
- 5 Atlantic Fish Co · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 3.2k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Good for working on laptop
- Historic landmarks
- Art installations
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- University students
Around Back Bay
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Cafe LandwerCafé · 1 min walk
Good nowWillow & IvyRestaurant · 1 min walk
Copley Square ParkPark · 3 min walk
Good nowAtlantic Fish CoSeafood · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.