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Allard Pierson - Reading Room

The Allard Pierson shares the collections of the University of Amsterdam with the public and academia. It is one of the most important and most extensive heritage collections in Europe. They include archaeological collections, manuscripts, old printed matter, photos, atlases, cookbooks, Jewish cultural history, graphic design, theater collections, music, cartography, plaster sculptures and much more.

Allard Pierson - Reading Room

Opening hours

Monday
9:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:30 - 17:00
Thursday
9:30 - 17:00
Friday
9:30 - 17:00

Location

Allard Pierson - Reading Room, Oude Turfmarkt 129, 1012 GC Amsterdam
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It's possible to visit

The UvA's heritage collections can be consulted in the Reading Room on request.

Check the site of the Allard Pierson for the possibilities to visit the examination room and to reserve your spot.


Accessibility

General accessibility provisions and information

Present, available or allowed

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

  • Lift
  • Accessible restroom

Not present, not available or not allowed

  • Service dog allowed
  • Personal assistant
  • Guide lines
  • Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
  • Sign language interpretation provided
  • Closed captioning
  • Open captioning
  • Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
  • Low stimulus hours
  • Sensory experience
  • Audio description
  • Accessible information
  • Material in Braille
  • Stairs with handrail
  • Passageways that are sufficiently wide
  • Mobile payment

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