The Gutenberg Bible, the first Western book printed from movable type, is on ongoing display on the mezzanine. From February 24 through August 10, 2025, it is on view along with an Arabic translation of the Gospels printed between 1590 and 1591 at the Typographia Medicea (Medici Oriental Press).

Read more about the Gutenberg and Medici Gospels in Arabic

On the ground floor, visitors can see the 1742 Library of Yale College, the first books in the original Yale library, as well as a collection of incunabula, the earliest printed books in the West, from 1455 to ca. 1500.

An information sheet about the library’s history, mission, architecture, collection, and services is available at the security desk at the entrance and the building and exhibitions can be enjoyed on a self-guided basis.

Public Gallery Hours

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9am – 7pm
Wednesday, 10am – 7pm
Friday, 9am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5pm

Please check the Hours and Accessibility page on this website for detailed information.