It also has an extensive collection on museum management, including such topics as archives, conservation, historic preservation, education, public relations, and volunteers. Although primarily serving the research needs of the museum staff, the collections are available to the public on a limited basis. Access to the collections is by appointment only Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and is dependent on the availability of staff and research space.
All researchers complete a research application and present a photo identification.
For an appointment or more information on the collections, contact the Collections department. For commercial use of the collections, contact the Public Affairs department. An alphabetical list of persons who are the subject of or associated with items in the collection. An alphabetical list of subjects associated with items in the collection, based on Library of Congress Subject Headings. An alphabetical list of organizations associated with items in the collection, based on Library of Congress Subject Headings.