The library of the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome has a collection of circa 60.000 volumes which pertain chiefly to the archaeology, history and art history of Rome and Italy. There are also special sections dedicated to  the relationship between the Netherlands and the Vatican, the archaeology of Pompeii, protohistory of Latium, ancient technology, and a small section on the cultural history of the Netherlands. The Institute’s catalogue is available online.

Opening times
The library is open to the public from Monday to Friday 9:30-12:30; 13:30-16:30. In the month of July the library is open on appointment only. T

The library remains closed in August and on Dutch and Italian holidays: May 17th and 28th of May, August 15th, November 1st, December 25th and 26th 2012.

The library direct number is 0632696223.

N.B. Visitors need to bring their ID and a letter of introduction.

Librarian: Janet L. Mente, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Library assistant: Angelo Coccarelli