Researchers

Find out everything you need to know about visiting the collection and conducting research at the National Science and Media Museum.

Information for researchers at the National Science and Media Museum

Research the collection

Whether your research is academic, professional or personal, everyone is welcome to make an appointment to visit Insight, our research centre.

A folder of archive photographs, the first one is an image of Alfred Hitchcock

Copying and licensing

Did you know you can request copies of material from our research library, archives and photographic collections? Find out how to make an enquiry and license our images.

Research help

Discover how we share our skills and knowledge, and find answers to questions about research in our archive.

Research directory

Our research directory contains listings of specialist organisations and useful contacts relating to photography, cinematography and the conversation of materials.

Donate an object

Are you interested in donating an object to our collection? Find out what we're looking for, how your object may be used, and how to get in touch.

Collection tours

Collection tours are open to all, and take place every Wednesday. Join a member of our curatorial team for a glimpse behind the scenes.

Science Museum Group Journal

The Science Museum Group Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published twice yearly. It presents papers about science, its history, material culture, communication and presentation in museums.

Read the journal

Research the collection

Copying and licensing

Research help

Research directory

Donate an object

Collection tours

Science Museum Group Journal

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