Blue-crowned Parakeets, Aratinga acuticauda. There are probably four species of parakeet that have established populations in the south of England, probably descendants from accidental or deliberate releases of captive birds.

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Archives

The Museum Archives maintain the official records and historical collection of the Natural History Museum. The Archives is also responsible for organising records management across the Museum.


The Museum is recognised as an authorised repository by the National Archives.


Archives Catalogue

  • The online catalogue of the Natural History Museum Archives is for researchers, students and professionals interested in the history, development and work of the Museum and its staff. The catalogue currently contains over 28,000 summary descriptions - rather than transcripts or images - of records held in the Archives, and is continually being added to.


Enquiries

LIS Archives
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
UK

Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7942 5507/5873
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7942 5559
email

  • About the archives

    Details about the section, its sources and coverage.

  • Planning a visit

    Information about planning a visit to the Archives.

  • Frequently asked questions

     ...regarding The Natural History Museum's official archives and historical collection

  • Sources

    Available sources, both printed and online, to assist research in The Natural History Museum and other archives

  • Our building

    Available sources, both printed and online, to assist research in The Natural History Museum and other archives

  • Archives strongroom
    Archives catalogue

    The catalogue contains summary descriptions of over 28,000 records from the Museum's organisational archive, including photographs and correspondence.

Print version
Christmas Library and Archives Closure

The Library and Archives will be closed to all external visitors from 22 December 2008 – 2 January 2009 (inclusive)