BPSC Bruce Peel Special Collections
Bruce Peel Special Collections houses a world-class collection of rare books and archival materials treating a wide range of subjects.
The BPSC Website offers detailed information about rare research collections , exhibitions, and Peel Workshops.
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B7 Rutherford South
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2J4
BRUCE PEEL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS HOURS
(Closed: Dec. 25–Jan. 1, Feb. 19)
REGULAR EXHIBITION HOURS (September through March)
- Mondays 1–4pm: Reserved for pre-arranged group visits*
- Tuesdays: Closed
- Wednesdays–Fridays 1–4pm: Open for drop-in visitors
REGULAR RESEARCH HOURS (September through March)
- Mondays: No research appointments
- Tuesdays 1–4pm: Reserved for quiet research, by appointment*
- Wednesdays–Fridays 1–4pm: By appointment*
LIMITED SUMMER SERVICE (April through August)
Peel’s exhibitions, workshops, and drop-in services are suspended to allow the team to focus on backend operations. Limited remote research services continue to be available and there is a very limited capacity to accommodate the most urgent requests from researchers who need to view rare print materials before the fall term begins.
*To request a research appointment or a group exhibition visit (with an introduction that can be offered in Cantonese or Mandarin on request), please write to us at bpsc@ualberta.ca