Our Collections

With over two million items, our Collections provide an unparalleled resource tracing 500 years of geographical discovery and research.

About our Collections

Find out more about the vast collection of items we hold.

Find what you are looking for with our online and offline services.

We support and enable research on our Collections and welcome new collaborations and partnerships.

Delve into the stories from our Collections. View our online exhibitions and explore our remarkable artefacts and objects.

Our Picture Library is one of the world's finest collections of photography and artworks.

Support our Collections by buying prints, donating items or becoming a member of聽the Society.