Collections
Much of our collection is accessible to view online by searching the catalogue or exploring our Highlights pages. We also have skilled collections staff who can help in person in the Archive or remotely, and offer a number of professional museum and archival services such as digitisation and conservation.
Search & Highlights
Search through our catalogue of records and objects, or let our curators guide you through the collection via our Highlights page.
Research
Plan a visit to the Archive at The Postal Museum, learn how to research from home and explore links to other useful resources.
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The Archive
Find out more about the history of the postal service and study original archive material in the Archive at The Postal Museum.
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Access and enquiries
The Postal Museum welcomes enquiries from researchers wishing to access the stored collection for study purposes.
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Links to other sources
A list of other postal archives and museums, as well as philatelic and postal history organisations and websites.
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Collection Care
Find out how we care for our collections in the Conservation Studio.
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Discover Digital Collections
Visit the new Digital Collections Portal to see collections which were first created in a digital format (born-digital). The Portal holds material dating from the 1980s through to 2005.
Professional Services
More than a museum and archive, we are home to a range of skills and services that are vital to the museum sector. Find out what we could do for you.
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Conservation Studio
Our in-house conservation expertise and facilities can provide you with the best care for your own objects.
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Digitisation Studio
We digitise our own archive and museum collections using state of the art equipment. We can help with yours too.
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Licensing & merchandising
We are home to a unique collection of visually stunning and historically significant imagery available to license.
