Our archives are available to scholars and researchers by appointment. From genealogical materials to building histories to over 20,000 photographs — we're here to help you uncover Marblehead's past.
The Marblehead Museum Archives are housed at 170 Washington Street. Available to scholars and researchers, the Archives are a treasure trove of personal papers, books, journals, genealogical materials, building histories, and over 20,000 photographs. Collection highlights include documents related to the 18th and 19th shipping and fishing industries, as well as the local shoemaking industry.
Appointment Required. Please email info@marbleheadmuseum.org
Requests for research are submitted through our online form and processed in the order they are received. Please be as detailed as possible to allow us to better understand the scope of your request. We ask that you allow 4-6 weeks to fulfill your requests; all results are delivered electronically unless otherwise arranged.
Online research requests are charged for a minimum of 1 hour at the rate of:
$25 Non-members · $20 Members
Note: All requests sent to Marblehead Museum staff via email will be referred to our online form. If the website is unavailable or you are unable to access the link, please contact us at info@marbleheadmuseum.org or call 781-631-1768.
The Marblehead Museum provides reproduction and permissions services for both visiting and long-distance researchers. All fees must be paid in advance of service when invoiced. A complete schedule for reproduction and permissions fees is available below. Images must be accompanied by the following citation: "Marblehead Museum Collection."
Reproduction Request and Fee ScheduleWe recognize that this land was home to the Naumkeag band of the Massachusett/Pawtucket Tribes. The Marblehead Museum is committed to incorporating the study and dissemination of this land's Native History into its mission.
What is a Land Acknowledgement? Read Our Complete AcknowledgementLand Acknowledgement We recognize that this land was home to the Naumkeag band of the Massachusett/Pawtucket Tribes. The Marblehead Museum is committed to incorporating the study and dissemination of this land’s Native History into its mission.
What is a Land Acknowledgement and Why is it Important? Click HERE. Read our complete Land Acknowledgment HERE.
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MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM
170 Washington St.
Marblehead, MA 01945
phone : 781-631-1768
info@marbleheadmuseum.org
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