Welcome to the Brooklyn Museum Archives
The Archives of the Brooklyn Museum collect, organize, preserve, and enable access to the Museum’s history.
The Archives contain more than fifty collections documenting the history of the Museum from 1823 through the present day. Totaling over 3,200 linear feet of records, these collections include letters, photographs, exhibition catalogues, and ephemera created by employees in all the Museum’s departments, from Audiovisual to Visitor Services.
Please note that we unfortunately cannot offer research appointments at this time due to an unexpected staffing change. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please email archives.research@brooklynmuseum.orgwith any questions about our Archives’ collections.
FAQ
How do I search for materials held by the Brooklyn Museum Archives?Browse through various finding aids by clicking on the “Collections” tab above. Or, enter a name, place, exhibition title, subject, or other search term into the search bar above to yield results from all our collections. If you are interested in results from a specific time period, enter the span in the “From year” and “To year” fields.
How can I see these materials in person?Please note that we unfortunately cannot offer research appointments at this time due to an unexpected staffing change. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please email archives.research@brooklynmuseum.org with any questions about our Archives’ collections.
Can you provide scans if I am unable to conduct in-person research?We can scan up to one folder and/or twenty pages of materials, provided that there are no access restrictions.