Study and teaching rooms

Study and teaching rooms

RIBA Library interior view

RIBA British Architectural Library Interior Architect: Grey Wornum (1934) RIBA British Architectural Library Photographs Collection

The RIBA British Architectural Library and the V&A and RIBA Architecture Partnership provide two main facilities for the study of their extensive collections relating to architecture.

At 66 Portland Place, London


Most of the RIBA Library collections are based at 66 Portland Place, London.  Here the remarkable books, periodicals and photographs collections can be accessed. The glorious Art Deco RIBA Library reading room has recently been restored, and is now complemented by the new CETLD Bene Education Room|, with its state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning.

Click here for information on the Education Room, booking details and the developing education programmes| 

To discuss educational visits, especially those using the books, periodicals and photographs collections, please contact:

Dr Paul Snell, (Education Curator, RIBA Library)

Email: Library.Education@inst.riba.org|; tel. 0207 307 3711.

At the Victoria and Albert Museum


The RIBA Library Drawings and Archives Collections are based in the Henry Cole Wing, The Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington. A seminar room is available for groups to access these collections, and the Print Room has research facilities. 

To discuss educational visits using the RIBA Library Drawings & Archives Collection, or the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership Architecture Gallery, please contact:

Catherine Williamson, (V&A and RIBA Architecture Partnership Education Officer).

Email: c.williamson@vam.ac.uk|; tel. 0207 942 2803.