Verified Oct 29, 2026
The John Rylands Library
Museum · Manchester · United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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library.manchester.ac.uk
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Admission prices
Free
Free entry
free
stated on library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit · checked 2026-10-10
Admission is free, no booking required.
Practical
The John Rylands Library: address
John Rylands Library 150 Deansgate Manchester M3 3EHOpen in Google Maps →✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit · 2026-10-07The John Rylands Library: opening hours
Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4.40pm).✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit · 2026-10-03The John Rylands Library: closing days
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed … Sunday: Closed✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit · 2026-10-10The John Rylands Library: what should I know before visiting?
Food and drink are not allowed in the Library, only bottled water is permitted. Please do not leave bags or personal belongings unattended. Suitcases are not permitted. Please ensure children are accompanied. Photography Photography is permitted for personal, non-commercial use, unless otherwise stated in the building by staff or signage. The use of flash, reflectors or tripods is not permitted.✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit · 2026-10-10The John Rylands Library: how to get there
The John Rylands Library is located on Deansgate. The entrance to the building is just off Deansgate, in the modern extension to the Library. … By Metrolink tram The nearest Metrolink tram stop is St Peter's Square, a six-minute walk (500 metres). … By train There are several train stations in the city centre: Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road, Deansgate and Salford Central.✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-10The John Rylands Library: parking
Please note there is no parking at the Library. There are several car parks within walking distance of the Library. The nearest NCP car parks are on Watson Street, New Quay Street and Blackfriars Street.✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit/getting-here · 2026-10-07The John Rylands Library: is it wheelchair accessible?
Entrance to the Library is through a modern, fully accessible extension that links to the Historic building. Portable folding stools available on request. There is lift access to all floors with the exception of the Historic entrance area.✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility · 2026-10-10The John Rylands Library: are dogs allowed?
Guide and assistance animals (including assistance dogs in training) are welcome at the museum.✓ library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility · 2026-10-07Opened in 1900, The John Rylands Library is one of Europe's finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture. A gift to the city of Manchester, it was purpose-built to give public access to world-class collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives.
Free entry — official site →
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