Research sources
Staff posing with the famous 27m (90ft) blue whale model, 1938.
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Publications, articles and bibliographies
Visit our bibliographies for subject-specific guidance, or browse articles and books about the history of the Museum.
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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.
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Guidelines for publishing
If you intend to reference or quote Museum Archive material in your publication, please read our publishing guidelines.
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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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Related archive collections
Search worldwide and national archives for materials relating to your research topic.
Archive updates
- Tring correspondence from 1903-1913 has been catalogued.
