Research Centre
The Research Centre is a space where research, meeting, inspiration, cooperation and exchanging knowledge are central. Drawing around 3000 (inter)national researchers per year, it is pre-eminently a place for the generation of new knowledge. You can consult archive documents and read books and magazines about art, architecture, urban planning and design. In addition, there are often small thematic exhibitions featuring items from the (library) collection. You are welcome to meet, catch up and work together.
Opening hours
The Research Centre is open to the public during museum opening hours. You can visit the Research Centre to work, read the books and journals on open display or view the small exhibitions.
Would you like to consult archive material, order books from the depot or speak to a member of staff? Then come and see us Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. For consulting archives we ask you to reserve a place in advance.
For current information, please visit the page Opening hours
Read more about the Research Centre's facilities and services, making an appointment and requesting archive material.
Search the collection
Two online platforms provide access to the collection. The Search Portal is for those who are looking for specific items in the collection, while the Collection Platform is for those who want to explore the collection in a more intuitive way.
About the collection
Read stories and see image galleries about the collection, based on its new acquisitions, inventories, loans, exhibitions and research.
Small exhibitions
Regularly, the Reseach Centre hosts small presentations, such as a thematic selection of publications in the showcases, a pop-up exhibition or a presentation on one of the digital tables.
