The Archives Reading Room is only open to the public on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 and 1:30-3:30 by appointment only. If you do not have an appointment confirmation you will not be able to visit the Archives Reading Room.
Please note: Starting the week of January 6th, 2025, the Archives Reading Room will be open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with no appointment necessary. We do still strongly encourage anyone thinking of visiting to contact us at Archives Reference Desk ahead of time with your planned visit date what you are interested in researching.
We are still available to assist you over the phone (914) 231-1500 or by doing the Research By Mail if you are unable to make an appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
The Archives' offices are open Monday through Friday, except government holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you are planning a trip to the Archives, please call or e-mail first to confirm the hours. A photo I.D. must be presented when registering to do research in the Reading Room.
Please review the Archives Reading Room page for more information about conducting research at the Archives.
For departmental research requests, Westchester County employees should call for an appointment.
Also located at our facility in Elmsford are the Greater Hudson Heritage Network and the Westchester County Historical Society, whose collections are also available in the Archives Reading Room.