The Mary Baker Eddy Library

The Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston is devoted to the life, ideas and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered and founded Christian Science and whose work reached into religion, health and journalism. Open to the public since 2002, it houses an extensive collection of original documents, art, historic artifacts, photographs, books and audiovisual material tracing the history of the church she founded from its beginnings up to the present day.

Visitors and researchers can explore exhibits, programs and archives, while the library’s website publishes articles drawn from its holdings. Recent pieces have covered topics such as Christian Science radio broadcasting over eight decades, Eddy’s correspondence with an early Christian Scientist and the reference books she kept at home. Staff also answer questions from the public, and a video, “Mary Baker Eddy: A Life of Discovery,” introduces her story.

What to Know

• The Research Room takes walk-in visitors during its posted hours, with no appointment needed.
• Website content is available in English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
• Newsletters are available for those who want updates on articles, programs and exhibits.
• Its collections document The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, and the programs it developed over the decades.