Library and Archives
The Science Museum Library is one of the world’s great research libraries for the history of science and technology. Anyone can come and use our collections for free and our expert and friendly staff are available to help you find what you need.
Library & Archive collections
With over 500,000 items, our collections include archives and original works that have shaped our understanding of the world, from Newton to Babbage to Einstein.
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Contact the Library
Our expert and friendly staff are available to help you find what you need, whether you come in person or enquire by phone, email or letter.
London Library
Our London library houses excellent collections of histories of science and technology, including biographies of scientists and engineers. You can follow us on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
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Wroughton Library & Archives
Our Wroughton library contains original scientific, engineering and technology material from the last 500 years and all of our Archive collections. You can follow us on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
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