Accessing McGill University Archives

  • Submit requests by refdesk.archives [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Request%20to%20consult%20McGill%20Archives) (email). Researchers should submit detailed requests and background information.
  • Request material you wish to consult in advance and schedule an appointment.
  • Requests are answered within 30 business days. Users will be informed if additional delays are necessary.
  • Most archival holdings are available. However, some documents may have restrictions on access.
  • Archival documents must be consulted on site in the Reading Room.
  • To access archival materials during the summer, please contact us before July 1. Requests submitted in July or August will be reviewed case by case, based on departmental capacity and summer priorities. Please note: Emailed research requests during this period will not be queued. If needed, researchers may reach out again in September.

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday
Opening hours10am – 6pm
Info Desk Service Hours
Friday to Sunday
Opening hoursclosed
Info Desk Service Hours
Holidays 2025
  • Good Friday, Friday, April 18
  • Easter, Monday, April 21
  • Victoria Day (Fête de Dollard), Monday, May 19
  • La Fête Nationale, Tuesday, June 24
  • Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1
  • Labour Day, Monday, September 1
  • Thanksgiving, Monday, October 13

McLennan Library Building (map), 4th floor
Rare Books and Special Collections and Archives Reading Room
3459 McTavish Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C9

For reference inquiries or general information, please contact: refdesk.archives [at] mcgill.ca (refdesk[dot]archives[at]mcgill[dot]ca)

For internal staff with a records management question, please contact: records.archives [at] mcgill.ca (records[dot]archives[at]mcgill[dot]ca)