Collections

Explore our collection by theme, topic, century, and institution.

Themes

Manuscripts

Explore hand-crafted written materials from papyrus to paper. Discover texts, illuminations and the people behind them from antiquity to the early print era.

Maps and Geography

Explore the physical and human features of the Earth. Discover maps and map-makers, landscapes and the people who have explored them.

Migration

Humans have always moved from one place to another. Discover the stories of famous migrants and the journeys and lives of ordinary people to, from and within Europe.

Music

Explore recordings, sheet music, instruments and musical styles, as well as composers and performers.

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Features

Women's history

Discover notable women and their work throughout history

Disability heritage

Explore disability stories, narratives and heritage from Europe and beyond

Making Culture

Heritage showing how artisans and crafters have shaped and remade culture through the ages

Colouring books

Find your crayons! Sharpen your coloured pencils! And enjoy adding colours in one of the books we have prepared for you.

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