Using the collections
The John Innes Historic Collections are housed in our on-site library. They are an important resource for the history of plant science and genetics and are available for research and creative projects.
Research enquiries
If you have a question about the collections, please email the Archivist. We can undertake simple research requests on your behalf. Where a more detailed investigation is required we recommend a research visit. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a paid research service.
We aim to respond to within one week.
Research visits and projects
We can accommodate research visits from internal and external researchers. These must be arranged in advance and confirmed by email. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate visitors without an appointment.
We also welcome enquiries about partnering on research and creative projects.
Group visits and education
We offer introductions to the collections for groups, including schools and young people.
We do not usually offer volunteering opportunities, though can sometimes accommodate student placements.
Enquiries should be made to the Archivist via email.
Finding aids
A number of finding aids are available below to support researchers wishing to make enquiries or consult the collections. We are in a process of updating these to make the collection more accessible.
