Find out how to gain access to our Archives, Library and Objects collection, and about image reproduction requests.

We encourage engagement with our Collections, and are happy to receive requests from researchers, filmmakers, family historians, and anyone else passionate about history and art. Where possible, the Archives, Library and Objects collections are open to public access. 

Accessing the Library collections

The Library houses the collection of printed books and a small number of medieval and early-modern manuscripts. 10,000 titles are listed in our printed books catalogue, although please note that this catalogue is a work in progress.

The Library is open to readers by appointment, 10am-4pm, Tuesday to Thursday. For enquiries relating to the Library materials, including individual reader visits, please contact the Librarian. 

To visit the room with a guide, please book a triforium tour in addition to your sightseeing ticket.  

Accessing the Object collections

For all access enquiries relating to the Objects collections, please contact the Head of Collections.