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Research to inspire
Our museums and collections support a range of research partners and are always at the heart of numerous exciting research projects
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From ancient pottery and medieval literature, to the work of Samuel Beckett and the history of rural England, discover and explore the fantastic breadth of our collections.
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Our museums and collections are free and are for everyone
Using the collections
Over 500 collections
Uncover a rich world of seldom-seen collections.
Explore our collections
Explore our Collections
Using the Collections
From online catalogues to visits, there are many ways in which our museums and collections can be accessed.
Online Exhibitions
Our online exhibitions tell the stories of our objects through fascinating visual narratives.
Collections A-Z
This A-Z list incorporates all of the contents of our museums and collections.
Themes and Strengths
The themes and strengths of our collections are diverse and surprising.
Our Museums and Collections
The Museum of English Rural Life
Explore the history of the English countryside and its people.
Special Collections
The University’s diverse and surprising collections of rare books, archives, and manuscripts.
Art Collections
Explore hundreds of original artworks by leading artists from across history.
The Cole Museum of Zoology
Uncover the story of life on Earth through preserved animal wonders.
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Explore one of the UK’s largest collections of ancient Greek ceramics.
