Research Capabilities

Research policies and procedures

Our research room is open to the public Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  See calendar for holidays and other closures. We cannot perform research on Free First Saturdays.

We invite visitors to enjoy the research room and exhibits during open hours and use the research library during this time.  Our archival collections are maintained in closed stack areas and are only accessible by museum staff and volunteers.  

We ask that visitors fill out a research request form for all research (see a member of our staff if you need a copy).  Please note: while staff and volunteers are usually available to help with walk-in research requests, we strongly recommend that you call in advance to ensure someone will be available to assist you. 

Please handle all materials carefully, as directed by staff.  Some materials may require the use of book cradles or gloves.

No food or drink is allowed in research area. 

No pens are allowed in research area.  

Photocopies must be made by a staff member.

Patrons are not permitted to take photographs or use portable scanners, unless otherwise approved by staff.  Fees in the case are $.50 per photo/scan, as counted by the staff.  

Please leave all item on the table when you are through and staff will return them.

​We are happy to receive requests for research to be conducted by our staff. Those who cannot visit the archive in person can email the museum.  Please include as much information about the requested search as possible and be specific about what information it is that you are requesting. Also include any background information that may be helpful to our researchers.