The Library serves the staff of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, the San Pedro Community, Museum members, maritime history scholars and members of the public who share an interest in maritime history.

We offer Library and Special Collections access by appointment and can locate materials for you prior to your visit. The Library is open Tuesday through Friday. You must make an appointment to visit the Library. An appointment will assure you adequate space in which to view materials, take notes, etc. It will also assure you that materials you request will be reserved for you prior to your visit.The Library offers Special Open Hours when no appointment is necessary for viewing the catalog, books and pamphlets on Wednesday afternoons unless otherwise posted.

Please call the Library at 310-548-7618, extension 215.

Library appointments are made by sending a request to the Library.

How to make an appointment:

Requests for appointments must be made in advance! Please download a Library Request form*, fill it out and fax it or mail it to the Library. The information you provide on the form will help us locate and prepare material for your visit. You may also call the Library at 310-548-7618, extension 215.

* The Library Request form is in the Adobe Acrobat Format.
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