Public visits by appointment only. Please click here to make a gallery visit or research appointment.
With the exception of pre-scheduled University course visits, USM and UMS visitors (students, faculty, and staff) are welcome to visit the OML during the hours listed below.
No prior appointment is needed for the UMS community to come and see the current exhibition (no more than six visitors allowed in the gallery at any one time), or to come and do research, view collection materials, etc.
As ever, face coverings are required indoors at all times.
USM/UMS visitors should enter into the Glickman Library front desk area, scan their USM/UMS ID card, and then proceed through the exit door into the arcade and down to the OML, where we will greet you and facilitate your visit.
University class visits, totaling no more than 10 students/visit, must be pre-scheduled, and can be held during off-hours, including Mondays.
Sundays and Mondays: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Gallery Visits (maximum 6 visitors per one-hour timeslot): 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
Research appointments (maximum 2 researchers per two-hour timeslot): 11:30am, 2pm
Saturdays: Saturday: All Saturday visits must be made by appointment, using our online reservation system, and the time slots open to the public must be made by appointment, using our online reservation system, and the time slots open to the public.
Please click here to make a gallery visit or research appointment
Please note: The Map Library will be physically closed on the following dates.
The Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education will be closed Monday, December 20th through Monday, January 17th.
We are still available for inquiries and research by appointment during the winter break.
Please click here to make a research appointment
