Our reading room is open by appointment only, with at least 24 hours notice. To make an appointment, please email us at archives@caltech.edu or call us at 626-395-2704.
Monday to Wednesday and Friday | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
We are closed on weekends and major holidays.
We are located in the sub-basement of the Beckman Institute.
Suite B215
Beckman Institute
400 South Wilson Avenue
Phone: 626-395-2704
Caltech’s main website has maps and directions.
Self-serve paid visitor parking is available in the South Wilson Avenue parking structures, south of East Del Mar Boulevard:
Parking Structure 1: 341 S. Wilson Ave.
Parking Structure 2: 405 S. Wilson Ave.
The pay station for both structures is located in Parking Structure 1 only.
Some restricted parking is available on adjacent streets.
We are 1.2 miles from the Metro A Line train, which connects Pasadena to Los Angeles Union Station and several other stations in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and the San Gabriel Valley. The closest stations for walking are Del Mar to our west and Lake to our north. Caltech is connected to the A Line and other points in Southern California by several bus lines, including the Metro 177 and 267 buses and the Pasadena 10 bus.
You may connect through eduroam if your institution is affiliated with that network. If you are not, you will need to install AnyRoam before you arrive. Caltech’s main website has detailed instructions concerning wired, wireless and remote access.
The Caltech campus has four dining locations.
There are many additional food options located on South Lake Avenue, approximately 11 minutes walking distance.
Local accommodations close to campus:
Additional information regarding accommodations, dining, etc. may be obtained at Visit Pasadena.