Henry Miller Memorial Library

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Nonprofit arts center, bookstore, and performance venue in Big Sur, California, documenting the life of the late writer, artist, and Henry Miller

General Information

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 11am to 5pm
Saturday: 11am to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Closed Tuesday
Fees:
Free admission
Donations welcome
Pet Policy:
Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor areas
Not permitted inside the library building
Closest cities with hotels:
Big Sur (0 mi)
Carmel-by-the-Sea (35 mi)
Monterey (40 mi)
Seasons:
Best visited in spring and early fall for mild weather and cultural events
Summer offers concerts and weekend programs
Location:
Henry Miller Memorial Library, Pacific Coast Highway Big Sur, CA
Website:
henrymiller.org

How to Get There

From Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (35 mi): Take CA-1 south for approximately 35 miles along the coast to reach the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur.

Overview

The Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur is a nonprofit arts center, bookstore and performance venue honoring the writer Henry Miller, in a redwood-shaded home built for him in the 1960s by his friend Emil White. It has one of the world’s largest collections of Miller’s books and manuscripts and hosts concerts, film and readings.

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Fabrice Florin from Mill Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ; Image Size Adjusted
Fabrice Florin from Mill Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
Fabrice Florin from Mill Valley, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted