Access to the Library and Archives

The Library and Archives Collection is housed at the Museum's Research Facility, Isel Park, Hilliard St, Stoke, Nelson.

Your research needs will be best met by phoning or emailing to arrange a visit in advance. Admission to the Library is free, research and copying fees apply. See User Guidelines to find out more about planning your visit, reproduction rights and research charges.

Open Hours:

12.30pm to 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, by appointment.
Closed Sundays, Mondays, Easter, Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Free Admission - donations are appreciated. Research and reproduction fees may apply

Phone: +64 3 547 9740
Direct Dial: +64 3 547 8543
email: library@museumnp.org.nz

The Library and Archives Collections Online

Presentation volume to Miss Julie Tomlinson, Hon. Sec., Nelson Red Cross Funds: A3775.1 The Museum's Library and Archive holds a range of material including publications, personal papers, diaries, family histories, school admission registers, maps and plans, newspaper collections, directory holdings, ephemera and records from local government, business, organisations and clubs and societies.

To search the Books and Publications Collection click here

To search the Archives and Manuscripts Collection click here