Robert Allerton Art Library

The Robert Allerton Art Library at HoMA is an invaluable resource for the community. With more than 40,000 holdings, the library collects books and periodicals that focus on the artists, art, and art movements represented in HoMA’s encyclopedic collection. Integral to HoMA’s mission and vision, the library plays a vital role in edifying the quest for knowledge, understanding, and beauty that inspires museum goers. 

Library hours

Monday–Tuesday Closed 
Wednesday By appointment
Thursday–Sunday 10am–2pm 

For research or reference appointments outside of regular library hours, please email library@honolulumuseum.org.

Location

The library entrance is in Gallery 7, to the left of the Alexander Calder work Object with Yellow Background.

Digital library 

You’ll find the library’s collection as well as special collections such as the Richard Lane Collection.  
The online library catalog is made available with generous support from the Robert F. Lange Foundation.

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