Museum Archives
The Museum Archives look after the official records of the Natural History Museum, a unique resource documenting our collections, collectors, staff and iconic buildings.
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Museum Archives catalogue
Browse or search online for Archive materials.
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What are the Museum Archives?
Learn about our collections and what we do.
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Archives enquiries
Find out how to arrange a visit and make the most of your time using the Museum Archives.
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Research sources
Looking for something? Find what you need with our online resources and bibliographies.
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History of the Museum
Trace the evolution of the Natural History Museum, from Hans Sloane's collections at the British Museum to cutting-edge research taking place today.