The Pepys Building

The Pepys Building houses the famous diaries that Samuel Pepys bequeathed, along with his unique library to College in 1703. Located in Second Court, this is the principal ornament of the College and of considerable architectural interest. The exact history of the building is unknown, and it remains full of puzzles...

Samuel Pepys 1633-1703 - Life, Library & Legacy

Samuel Pepys made his mark on our national history with his work for the navy, but it is his diaries that have made his name immortal.

His Library

The Library is a splendid enrichment of the College. With 3,000 volumes arranged by size, from No. 1 (smallest) to No. 3,000 (largest), the Library continues to fascinate tourists, and to attract scholars from all over the world.

Opening Times

The Pepys library is open to visitors, Monday - Saturday (inclusive dates)

24 April 2012 - 31 August 2012
11.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m.
2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

2 October 2012 - 1 December 2012
2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

15 January 2013 - 16 March 2013
2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

23 April 2013 - 31 August 2013
11.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m.
2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

PARTIES OF TEN OR MORE BY APPOINTMENT

For more information the Pepys Librarian can be contacted
by e-mail at: pepyslibrary@magd.cam.ac.uk