Library and Archives

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Curious about the natural world? Then you're in the right place.

The Library and Archives has been developing its unparalleled collection of natural history literature, artwork and information resources since the Museum opened in 1881.

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Electronic resources

Our digitised collections

Opening times and contact

Reading rooms

South Kensington, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 to 16:00

Ornithology Library collections at Tring please contact us

Enquiries

  • Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00
  • Contact us
  • Phone +44 (0)20 7942 5460 

Service update

Forthcoming closure to the reading room and enquiries:

Audit closure 14-18 November 2022

Christmas and New Year closure 19 December 2022 to 2 January 2023

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About us

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