Notices
Public and service communications
New Access Methods
3 September 2026 |
We would like to inform users that books may be consulted and borrowed ONLY by making a reservation via email […]
Library Summer Closure
24 July 2026 |
We would like to inform our visitors that the Monumental Hall will be closed on April 3, 7, and 8.
Antiquarian Holdings excluded from consultation
9 July 2026 |
Click here to see the manuscripts currently excluded from consultation.
Suspension of interlibrary loan services
1 July 2026 |
Please be advised that the interlibrary loan service is temporarily suspended. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Invitation to book presentation at the Accademia dei Lincei
30 January 2026 |
We invite our users to attend the presentation of the book “Bibliography of the writings of Giuseppe Galasso” edited by […]
Tuesday in the library
1 October 2025 |
Starting October every Tuesday at 3 p.m. there will be a guided tour of the Monumental Hall, during which a […]
Suspension of educational visits
23 June 2025 |
u003cpu003ePlease be advised that during the summer period from 14 July to 1 September 2025, educational visits organised by our […]
Modern material limitation
7 August 2024 |
u003cpu003eNotice is hereby given that as of June 25, due to remediation and reclamation of some library warehouses, a part […]
Consultation of manuscript and ancient materials
28 June 2024 |
We hereby inform you that starting from Friday 28 June 2024 it will be possible to exceptionally request a greater […]
Events
Angelica Library events and exhibitions calendar
Events
A journey spanning roughly two centuries through the history of botany, allowing us to contemplate the beauty of nature on paper.
The “uncanny” remains a mystery that transcends time and space.
The event consists of an annual special, free-of-charge opening designed to highlight the collection of books and documents held in Italy’s public libraries and State Archives.
Eventi
Calendario eventi e mostre della Biblioteca Angelica
The “uncanny” remains a mystery that transcends time and space.
The event consists of an annual special, free-of-charge opening designed to highlight the collection of books and documents held in Italy’s public libraries and State Archives.
Virtual exhibitions
Exhibitions at the Angelica Library
Saint Augustine
«Credo ut intelligam, intelligo ut credam» Sant’Agostino e le sue opere nella collezione della Biblioteca Angelica
Antichi Alchimisti
For centuries, alchemy has been a field of study and experimentation that has fascinated scholars and thinkers from different cultures and backgrounds, significantly influencing the scientific and philosophical thinking of entire generations.
Giubileo in Angelica
The history of the Jubilee, Jubilee practices, events in the history of the Jubilee over the centuries, and pilgrimages: Rome and the seven churches
Made in Italy
Early works from Italy in the ancient volumes of the Angelica Library
On the roads of the East
Four display cases dedicated to the East: Egypt, Tibet, China and Japan
Dark Angelica
Four display cases dedicated to the “dark” side of the Angelica Library: Magic, Witchcraft, the Devil and the Forbidden.
The Illustrated Book
The Vanvitellian Hall hosted the inauguration of the bibliographic exhibition ‘Illustrated books in the collections of the Angelica Library’, from which this virtual exhibition is taken.
Angelo Rocca
The Augustinian bishop Angelo Rocca was a prominent figure in the Roman Curia as well as a prolific writer and scholar.
Mesoamérica
In 2018, the Angelica Library, in collaboration with the Embassy of Guatemala to the Holy See and the Italian Cultural Institute in Guatemala City, organised the exhibition Mesoamérica.
Dante's fortune
The Dante tradition in the age of printing.
Saint Augustine
«Credo ut intelligam, intelligo ut credam»
Antichi Alchimisti
in Angelica
Giubileo in Angelica
Angelica Library
Made in Italy
Angelica Library
On the roads of the East
Angelica Library
Dark Angelica
Malleus Maleficarum
The picture book
Angelica Library Collection
Angelo Rocca
scholar and bibliophile
Mesoamérica
2018 exhibition
Dante's fortune
Manuscripts, books, works of art
What they say about us
Digital resources, including newspapers, e-books, social networks, images and videos
SOCIAL CARDS | POSTCARDS from MIC
MEDIA
VIDEO GALLERY
Notice to the Public!
Access arrangements for the summer period.
We would like to inform users that, during the summer period from 6 July to 5 September 2026, books may ONLY be consulted or borrowed by booking via email at:
b-ange.distribuzione@cultura.gov.it
Requests must be received by 12:00 noon on the previous day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
The usual procedures apply for returning borrowed items.
For updates and/or changes to opening days and times, please consult the institution’s website.
Thank you for your attention.
