Eloise W. Martin Study Center
A dedicated space for individual research visits to the collection
The Eloise W. Martin Study Center (EMSC) is a dedicated space within The Block Museum designed for individual scholarship and focused research with works of art from the museum’s collection. The Study Center is reserved for independent researchers who seek close engagement with original works of art.
Research appointments are available to scholars from Northwestern University as well as from outside the University. During appointments, Block staff provide access to requested works of art and are available to support the research process.
For individual research appointments and all other Study Center visits, contact the Collections and Exhibitions Coordinator.
| Study Center Appointment Hours | Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM |
Northwestern class visits to view works from the collection
Northwestern classes and groups may request appointments to view works from our collection in our dedicated classroom space. The classroom affords an intimate context for close looking, teaching, and scholarly discussion of works of art in The Block’s collection.
Learn more about arranging class appointments at the Ellen Philips Katz and Howard C. Katz Gallery and Classroom.