Exhibitions

The Creation of the Sun and the Moon (detail) from the Historical Bible, about 1360 –70, Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350–70). Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment.
The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages at Getty
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Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Rare Lewis Carroll Volume and Turkish Manuscripts in New Exhibition About Pets
The Bodleian Libraries' forthcoming exhibition Pets & their People will explore why humans keep animals close, and what our evolving relatio
Book cover for The Story of Ferdinand illustrated by Robert Lawson and written by Munro Leaf, 1936.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Releases 2026 Exhibition Schedule
Upcoming exhibitions at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art include a focus on The Story of Ferdinand, Carle's modernist inspirations, and the
1884 advertising card for The American Exposition
Yale's Beinecke Library Examines Patriotism for Declaration of Independence Celebrations
Unfurling the Flag: Reflections on American Patriotism at Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library will explore the ideologica
Book Sale at the Forum, 2024
Gail Wegodsky Exhibition Explores Libraries as Sanctuaries
A body of photo-realistic paintings by Gail Wegodsky focused on libraries portrayed as homes of  knowledge, reflection, and quiet contemplation opens at Th
Robert Seymour, The March of Intellect (London, 1828)
Development of Technology Through History of Printing at the Grolier
A new exhibition at The Grolier Club explores the evolution of technology and its impact on labor through a close look at the history of printing.
A Declaration […] Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity [of] Taking up Arms (Philadelphia: Bradford, 1775)
Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence at The New York Historical
The current exhibition at The New York Historical focuses on the development of the ideas of the American Revolution through original printings and explores
Henry David Thoreau's Journal, November 9, 1858 - April 7, 1859, autograph manuscript
New Exhibition Explores 3,000 Years of Stories and Storytelling
The Morgan Library & Museum's Come Together: 3,000 Years of Stories and Storytelling will explore the history of storytelling running January 3
Paper conservator Jen Snowden working on Francis Austen’s mathematics coursebook from the Royal Naval Academy at Portsmouth.
Manuscripts Relating to Jane Austen's Brothers on Display for First Time

The National Maritime Museum has opened a display to mark the 250th anniversary of
Octavia E. Butler, entry for November 7, 1978. Manuscript in ink on paper.
The Huntington's Stories from the Library Features Octavia E. Butler’s Notebooks and Charlotte Brontë’s Letters
The second installment of Stories from the Library opens on December 13 when visitors will be able to enjoy rarely seen materials from across The Hunti