Explore Our Collections
Visit the Research and Collections Centre
Our newly-opened Research and Collections Centre welcomes researchers, scholars, theatre practitioners and anyone engaged in research and study to book an appointment to consult our library and archive collections in our new Audre D. Carlin Reading Room and the John Wolfson Rare Book Room.
Our new purpose-built archive repository allows us to preserve our collections securely and in the correct environmental conditions so that they are kept safe and intact for generations to come.
We also have free temporary exhibitions in the Weston Foyer.
Book Your Research Visit
Opening Hours
The Reading Room and Rare Books Room are open for researchers to consult our collections on Tuesday-Thursday 10.00am-17.00pm, by appointment only.
Make Your Appointment
To book an appointment, use our online booking system. You will need to book an appointment at least two weeks in advance. We are unable to take bookings via phone or email.
Please provide the following information when booking:
- The date and time of your proposed visit
- Your general area of research
- Details of the material you would like to consult – please refer to our Library and Archive catalogues.
- Any access requirements you have
We require you to register as a researcher before using our collections – see below for more information.
Register as a Researcher
To consult our collections you will need to register as a researcher through our online booking system.
Ahead of your visit
Please ensure you read the Researcher Regulations on the form before you consult our collections.
Please bring 1 form of photo ID with you on your first visit – driving licence, passport and student card are acceptable.
Please ensure that you let us know of any access requirements you have ahead of your first appointment so we can make your visit run as smoothly as possible.
Accessibility
We are committed to making our physical spaces accessible. If you would like to discuss specific accessibility requirements, please email us at [email protected]
Explore Our Collections
What’s in our collections?
Find out more about the full range of collections materials and archives held at Shakespeare’s Globe
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Research Tools
Use these resources to discover our collections and unlock your research journey at the Globe.
Discover MoreWe also have a range of Research Guides available to help you explore topics within our collections.
They are available as PDF downloads or Word documents. Both formats open in a new tab.
- Disability Research Guide (PDF download or Word document)
- Gender Research Guide (PDF download or Word document)
- Queerness Research Guide (PDF download or Word document)
- Race Research Guide (PDF download or Word document)
- Timeline cross-referenced to guides (PDF download or Word document)
- Timeline alternative for BPB users (PDF download or Word document)
If you require this information in a different format, please email us.