Museum and archives

The museum and archive collection is available for research purposes by prior appointment.  We can accommodate small groups to view the collection. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for all appointments. Research hours are between 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday.

We are currently planning a new permanent exhibition at the headquarters of the British Red Cross in London. In the meantime, find out more about the collection online.

What's on this site?

If you're a researcher, you can find out more about the items we have, including our archives, audio visual collection, historical publications and museum items.

We don't have an exhibition space so we regularly highlight some of our collections online. Come back often to see our new exhibitions. 

Want to find out about how the royal family has supported us through the years, or what our volunteers did during the world wars? This is the place for you.

Can't find what you're looking for? Read the answers to our top questions and they may direct you to the information you need.

From information on medal recipients to volunteers and prisoners of war, find out if we've got the records you need.

Find out how to contact us, as well as dozens of other organisations that can help you research subjects relating to our work.