Object Enquiries & Research
We have a wide range of resources to help you with your enquiries and research.
From our extensive local history collections and archives to specialist reference materials and knowledgeable staff, we are well equipped to support everything from family history investigations to academic projects. Whether you are exploring the heritage of North Hertfordshire, looking for historical photographs, or seeking information about a particular object or event, our team is here to guide you towards the information you need. You’ll find more details about how we can support your enquiry below.
You can also ask us questions about local history, heritage and artefacts, and we’ll do our best to answer them. Please use the enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Object Donations
We are always interested in hearing from those who wish to donate items of local historical significance.
Identification of finds
We can identify many different types of archaeological finds
Local history
Resources to find out about the history of your local area within North Hertfordshire.
Our Local Studies
We have an extensive library and reference collections of artefacts and ecofacts.
Professional services
We are the receiving museum for archaeological material excavated in North Hertfordshire.
Archaeological reports
All these reports are in PDF format; some are not yet available online.
Other museums in North Hertfordshire
Alongside North Hertfordshire Museum, the district has five other museums, each contributing uniquely to our local heritage landscape. These museums are not run by North Hertfordshire District Council.
Hitchin British Schools Museum
Hitchin British Schools Museum is run by the Hitchin British Schools Trust. It is on the site of the first school in the county ‘for the sons of the labouring poor’, which opened on Queen Street in 1810.
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