Thank you for your interest in the Wenham Museum’s collection. We welcome inquiries related to the objects and archives in our care. Due to the size of our collection (over 60,000 objects) and the limited availability of our collections staff, we kindly ask that all research requests be submitted in writing and with advance notice.
How to Submit a Research Request
Please submit your request by email to: info@wenhammuseum.org
In your message, please include:
- Your full name and contact information
- Subject of your research
- Description of the object(s) or topic you’re inquiring about
- Intended use (publication, exhibit, personal research, etc.)
- Any deadlines or timeframes for your request
Important Information
- Research requests are reviewed and fulfilled by museum staff as time allows.
- We are not able to provide same-day access to objects, archives, or images.
- Please allow 2–3 weeks for a response to your inquiry.
- Requests submitted without sufficient lead time may not be fulfilled.
Our team is happy to assist you — thank you for helping us care for and preserve the collection for all to enjoy.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@wenhammuseum.org.