Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services

Information about our collections, services, research facilities and how to donate an item to our collections.

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Collections

We have a vast collection of historical items, including:

  • more than 3,000 museum objects, ranging from prehistoric teeth to pub signs
  • books, pamphlets, journals and articles
  • more than 2,000 maps
  • photographs, prints and paintings of places, people
  • films dating back to 1922
  • newspapers on microfilm and hardcopy
  • interviews and local music

Search our online catalogue


Search room

Starting in May, we will be offering a temporary search room at the Civic Centre. Appointments will be available every Thursday and booking is required.

Please note

  • the session is to view archival items only
  • journals, electoral rolls and local history books will be unavailable
  • we are currently unable to assist with research enquiries.

Book a search room session

If you need help with your online booking or have any questions, email archives@hillingdon.gov.uk.


Donations

We welcome donated items that:

  • have been made/used in Hillingdon or have associations with the area
  • relate to the local area's history, manufacturers, working life or domestic life
  • have good links with individuals or events.

Please note: We will only accept items on long-term loan in exceptional circumstances.

We cannot accept:

  • hazardous items
  • items without the donor's name, address and contact details.

Donate to Hillingdon archives

Please note: During our move to the Civic Centre, we will be unable to accept donated items. If you have any items for donation that you wish to discuss with us, you can email archives@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 250702 .

Page last updated: 24 Apr 2025