Find out how you can explore the collections for free online or in person. Plan your visit Search the Library Catalogues Archive Catalogue Library Catalogue Collections Catalogue Please find the item you want to order on the Archive or Library catalogue, click 'Request this Item' or 'Order', login or register and pick a date and time to visit. NB: This procedure does not apply to items in the Collections (Objects) Catalogue.Also: Individual Crew Lists and Masters Certificates do not appear on the catalogue. Click here for more information. Access our online request system To register and to request items to view you will need to use the Library's online request system, Aeon. Register or Login How to order items Order a scan of an Item - our remote copying service The Library offers a document copying service to supply scans of items in our collection. Find out more Prepare for your visit We have prepared a detailed guide to help you prepare for your visit to the Caird Library. Your Caird Library Visit pdf, 75.82 KB Frequently Asked Questions pdf, 200.19 KB Contact us If you have a question about accessing the Library and Archive collection, we recommend you check our FAQs. If you need further assistance, please do contact us: Email: library@rmg.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 during Library opening hours : Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4:45pm Frequently Asked Questions pdf, 200.19 KB Tickets and Opening Free entry Register to visit Tuesday – Friday 10.00am-4.45pm Greenwich Station Cutty Sark DLR Maze Hill Station Greenwich Pier View on map Directions via Public Transport Directions from your location Using our collections for research Find out how our archives and catalogues can support your research Research guides Advice on beginning your research at Royal Museums Greenwich Accessing our collections for research We offer a world-class resource for studying maritime history, astronomy and time Electronic resources in the Caird Library and Archive The Caird Library subscribes to a range of electronic resources to assist you in your research Family history research Find out about your family history at sea using resources available in the National Maritime Museum's Library and Archive Independent researchers If you are unable to visit the Museum, please see our list of independent researchers who can carry out the research for you HMS NHS: the Nautical Health Service transcription project Thanks to our fantastic volunteers, we are well on our way to reviving an important piece of Greenwich’s maritime history. Read the Caird Library blog From major collections to personal diaries, discover more about the stories waiting to be discovered in our collections Read the blog About the Caird Library and Archive The Library collection includes over 100,000 books, 20,000 pamphlets, 20,000 bound periodicals including 200 current titles, and over 12,000 rare books spanning every aspect of maritime history, including: emigration, navigation, piracy, astronomy, shipping companies, shipwrecks, biographies, the two World Wars, horology, Merchant and Royal Navy. Also included are many original documents, manuscripts, atlases, maps, sea charts and periodicals. There are 6,000 books and printed resources available to study on open access shelves. The collections are available to everyone and can be accessed for free online or in person. All that is required is to register for a Reader's Ticket. A team of professional librarians and archivists are available to help and advise readers at all times. If you are not able to visit the Caird Library and Archive, staff are happy to answer enquiries by telephone, email and letter about items in our collection and can offer up to 15 minutes of free research time. Explore our collections online Search our updated digital database to find out more about our objects and archives Start searching Royal Museums Greenwich Close Choose your tickets Caird Library World's largest maritime archive Over 100,000 books Open to all researchers Free entry Register to visit Become a Member Unlimited entry all year Royal Observatory Cutty Sark Planetarium Shows Special exhibitions Direct Debit One-off Individual: £50 Individual: £60 Family: from £60 Family: from £70 JOIN TODAY National Maritime Museum Guaranteed entry time Access to all free galleries and activities Paid exhibitions not included Free entry Book online BOOK NOW