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Rare Books and Special Collections

Discover a world of knowledge at the McGill Libraries’ Rare Books and Special Collections, where you’ll find everything from ancient tablets and medieval manuscripts to cookbooks, maps, and Olympic memorabilia. Open to the public, students, and scholars alike, these collections support learning and research across disciplines and reflect over 150 years of collecting history.

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Best access by Public transit:

Metro Peel on the Green Line
24 Bus on Sherbrooke street

McLennan Library Building (map)
4th floor - 3459 McTavish Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C9

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Information: 514-398-4711 | rarebooks.library [at] mcgill.ca (Email)

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