Introduction to the Caird Library

Important information for visitors

Until summer 2025, there is a new visitor route at the National Maritime Museum while we carry out essential improvements to the Museum's roof. Most galleries will still be open as normal, and special exhibitions are currently free for all visitors. However, the Great Map and AHOY! will be closed for the duration of the works. Find out more.

Essential Information

Location	National Maritime Museum

18 Jul 2013

We'd like to advise Readers that the Quiet Study Area of the Caird Library will be closed on Monday 22 July between 10:30 am and 12 noon. If you'd like to see some of the Library's rare books and manuscripts or pick up some tips on how to begin researching your own sea-faring ancestors, do come along. The Quiet Study Area will be open as normal between 1- 6pm. Outside these times the Group study area of the Library will remain open. Here you can usually expect some quiet conversation but not generally enough to make concentration difficult.