About
The Icon Museum and Study Center is located in Clinton, MA. The library, situated on the first floor of the Museum, promotes the study of all aspects of icons and Eastern Christian art and supports research in iconology and iconography—including conservation, historical and comparative studies, and the study of geopolitical, religious, and spiritual aspects of icons. With its distinguished collection the library offers an open and accessible environment for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of Orthodox and other Eastern Christian cultures from all regions and periods.
Visit Us
Access to the library's collection is by appointment only. Knowledgeable museum library staff will be available to assist in locating materials.
To schedule your visit, please contact:
Laura Garrity-Arquitt, Registrar
Phone: 978-598-5000 x116
Email: l.garrity@iconmuseum.org
Catalog and Discovery
Access to this collection is available through the Holy Cross Library Catalog and the CrossSearch discovery service.
Requests
Materials from the Icon Museum Library can be requested via the Holy Cross Library Catalog with the following guidelines:
- This service is free of charge.
- Delivery time for requested items is one-to-two business days.
- Upon arrival, you will be notified based on the pickup location selected.
- For Holy Cross faculty, the loan period for borrowed materials is 28 days.
- Students are restricted to in-library use only, and items will be held until their use is no longer needed or the 28 day due date is reached.