Art and Memorabilia

Art Collection

The majority of the Museum’s fine art collection is administered by the Library.

Individual records for all the paintings, drawings, and sculpture and other media are found in the Library's Catalog. Search for an artist under the author search tool, or conduct a keyword search and limit by MATERIAL type "2-D graphic" or "3-D object".

Many items from the Collection are on exhibit in the permanent halls but hundreds are in Library storage or out on loan. Please contact contact Special Collections to inquire as to where a work is exhibited or if it is available for viewing.

Memorabilia

The Memorabilia Collection preserves many objects that help tell the story of the Museum’s history, including ephemeral components of exhibition, scientific and documentary equipment, as well as collections of personal artifacts, including those of Lincoln Ellsworth and Carl Akeley.

Inquiries and Access Policies

Please refer to our Researching Special Collections page for detail about Inquiries and Access Policies.

Reproduction and Digitization Services

Please refer to our Reproduction and Digitization Services page for details about services we provide and associated fees.