Roughly 5,000 are indexed by subject matter or sitter. The Museum is the custodian of the Napanee Standard, Napanee Express, Napanee Beaver, The Heritage, The Tweed News and other local papers. In general, access is granted to issues only up to and including 1967, via microfilm. The Museum also has on microfilm other papers of interest to researchers. The archives is the custodian of local directories, assessment roles and the records of the Town of Napanee Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee.
Architectural searches require skill.
Environmental Assessments Many engineers and lawyers like to provide a well-researched site history with the environmental assessment. There is a small admission charge to the complex. Reserchers with demanding projects may purchase a one-year pass. The archives are on the second floor, and there is no elevator. It is recommended that clients come prepared to spend a minimum of two hours on their research, and that disinterested friends and relatives are left behind, as the reading room can become crowded.