Reserve collection

Unique materials of great value

Staatliches Bauhaus Weimar 1919-1923, Weimar, Bauhausverlag, 1923

The Museo Reina Sofía Library’s collection classified as “reserve” includes materials which are salient for their historical, artistic and documentary value and are not part of another collection.  

Today, the documents in this collection are almost four thousand strong. Notable are the texts and manifestos, sometimes first editions, which shine a light on different art movements across the twentieth century. It also incorporates catalogues of note for solo and collective shows, artists’ publications, works published with a small print run, documents with original illustrations by artists and copies with dedications, in addition to manuscripts, correspondence and photographs that do not belong to any of the Library’s archives.

Explore this collection

The reserve collection is part of the Museo Reina Sofía Library’s special collections, which is why it must be consulted at the table reserved for such purposes on Floor -1. Its use and reproduction is limited.

If you require more information, please refer to the Library’s terms of access and use, Library Guide, and available services. Library staff in the Reading Room are also available to deal with any questions.

El acceso a esta documentación y a los datos en ella contenidos no exime al solicitante del deber de respetar y ceñirse a la legislación relativa a la protección de datos personales, protección civil, derecho al honor, a la intimidad personal y familiar y a la propia imagen y propiedad intelectual.