If you are interested in researching a specific artifact, artist, or collection, please submit a research request form. These forms are designed to gauge your research needs and streamline our collections access process.
As per our Access Policy, which is included in the Reece Museum Collections Management Policy: "While the preservation of artifacts is one of the main goals of collecting, the primary purpose is education. Access to the collection is integral to the Museum's mission. Access can be physical or visual. The Museum will make its collections and collections records available for study by individuals for scholarly research and other research purposes. The Museum will allow access to collections and collections records in a professional manner that protects the material. Collections access must be consistent with staff availability, workload, exhibition schedules, and the security of the artifacts and records."
Research Request forms should be submitted at least 14 days prior to the proposed visit. The request must include:
a. The researcher’s name, email address, and phone number.
b. An explanation of the proposed use of research.
c. The proposed times, dates, and lengths of the research visit(s).
d. The IDs and/or descriptions of specific artifacts and/or records to be examined.
e. Request to photograph artifacts and/or records, if applicable.
If you have any questions or concerns about our research request process, please contact
our Collections Manager, whose contact information is included on the "Contact Us"
tab.