Collections Central Affiliated with the Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies

Affiliated with the Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies

Welcome to the unique collection of the Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies. In addition to housing over 25,000 books and monographs related to the English and Continental Renaissance, the Center owns around 700 rare books from the period, covering a range of fields including philosophy, religion, history, literature, astronomy, economics, and mathematics. On this site, you will be able to search our extensive collection, learn about our recent acquisitions, and stay informed about upcoming events and current exhibitions.