Open Daily 9:00–16:30
Open Monday to Friday
Who we are?
We are the prime arts institution in Zimbabwe, Facilitating and enhancing research, teaching,learning , sharing, appreciation and continous improvement/development
The National gallery library was established in 1957 and developed with the assistance of Thomas Meikle Foundation from which it derives its name , to provide research and at the same time , preserve and conserve published works for the education of present and future generations of Zimbabwe
Products and Services
- Books
- Journals
- Catalogues
- Archival Photographs and slide collection
- Internet service
- Refference
- Scanning
- Exclusive National Gallery Of Zimbabwe Archival Research Material
We are grateful to the Culture Fund for funding the acquisation of computers and other IT equipment for the library.
what to expect from us
A collection of Art books =/- 4000 volumes over 50 journals with issues running from 1962 - 2010 Assistance with success , discovery and use of local and external information resources Preservation of collections and resources Experienced skillful, committed and innovative staff. Hospitable physical and virtual environments for study , research and learning. Collaborative working with stakeholders and partners to enrich the research and learning. links to latest booklists and relevant publications
who can use the library
The library is open to people interested in the visual arts who include
Artists
College and university students
Teachers and lectures
Researchers
Media practitioners
Payment fees
photocopying
- Single USD 0.10
- Duplex USD 0.20
Scanning USD 1.00
- Individual Membership USD 35/anum
- Casual readers USD 2.00/day
Hours
Daily 8.00 am–4.00 pm
Café Service
Daily 9.00 am–4.00
National Gallery Of Zimbabwe Est.1957