Find out more about our expert curators and learning staff who make the museum tick
Research Impact & Engagement
Grow new knowledge from our collections
The museum has been a hub for research since it was established in 1884. Access to our collections and archives can provide a unique opportunity to stimulate or support academic research.
Engage our visitors with your research
We have a comprehensive learning, engagement and research programme through which academic research can find a pathway to impact.
Collections
Over 450,000 objects
Meet the Team
Meet our expert staff
Publications & Papers
Browse our published research
Public Engagement
Events & Exhibitions
Library & Archives
Books galore on our 2nd floor
Success Stories
Cutting-edge research
International Projects
Partners across the world
Student Experience
How can we make your studies even better?
Want to know more?
Contact: Adam Goldwater adam.goldwater@twmuseums.org.uk 0191 2083406
Supporting Research
We have resources in place to help staff and students with their research and to make that research impactful. We are always looking for collaboration and partnerships that engender innovative research.
Teaching and Learning
Museum staff contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing collections based learning and access to collections.