Open every day from 10am to 5pm

E H McCormick Research Library and Archive

The E H McCormick Research Library and Archive collects and cares for New Zealand’s largest collection of publicly available art publications and archives. We're open Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 5pm. Drop in and explore our extensive collection of books and journals along with archives from across Aotearoa.

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About our library and archive

Welcome to the E H McCormick Research Library and Archive. Located on the mezzanine floor inside Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, the library provides access to a large range of material on New Zealand and international art and artists. Along with books and journals, the archives hold a treasure trove of material on iconic artists, artist-run spaces, art historians, and exhibition ephemera. There’s something for everyone, from researchers to art enthusiasts and those simply looking to learn more about art. 

H3: Opening hours 

The library is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 1pm to 5pm. No appointment necessary.  

Relax while reading one of our publications on the visual arts or check out our extensive collection of archives and artist files. 

Contact the library team for any research questions or if you have a request before your visit.

H2: Explore the archive

Our archive collection is a treasure trove of art history, providing information and insights into New Zealand art and artists. 

H2: Books and more at the library 

Our library collection includes books, journals and more that represent a significant source of knowledge on New Zealand and Pacific art, international contemporary art, historic and modern art, and museology. 

H2: Research and resources

Find out more about what’s in the archive and collection, our library projects, archival publications and a full exhibition history.

Research and resources
Contact the library team

If you have any questions or need assistance relating to archival material, the library collection or research, reach out to the friendly library team for help.

Email: library@aucklandartgallery.com 

Phone: +64 9 307 7741 

Postal address:

Research Librarian 
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki 
PO Box 5449 
Auckland 
New Zealand 

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