An indenture of 1504, one of the many items from The National Archives on loan to collections worldwide.
Loans for exhibitions
How to borrow documents
Under the provision of section 2(4)(g) of the Public Records Act 1958 the Keeper of Public Records is empowered to lend documents 'for display at commemorative exhibitions and for other special purposes', subject to the approval of the Lord Chancellor.
If you would like to borrow documents from The National Archives, there are some points you should consider.
- Six months advance notice is required for any loan
- Loans can be made to one venue only. Travelling exhibitions can not be considered
- The period of loan is usually for three months
- The borrower is responsible for all costs including conservation treatment if required, providing photographs of all items, insurance, and all costs associated with the installation and collection of borrowed items
- Loans will be considered for public display purposes only
- The National Archives must be clearly acknowledged in both the display and any accompanying catalogues to the exhibition
On exhibition
- Olaudah Equiano: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - 29 September 2007 - 13 January 2008
- My Boy Jack: Imperial War Museum - 1 November 2007 - 24 February 2008
- Early Manufacture of Coins - The Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh, 15 August 2006 - 15 July 2008
- Churchill Museum Project: Cabinet Rooms, Imperial War Museum - 15 October 2004 - 1 October 2008
- Breaking the Chains: The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum - 23 April - 31 October 2008
- Convict Hulks: Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney. Australia, 15 August 2007 - 15 August 2009
Further details setting out the conditions of loan are found on our loan form.
- Download the loan application form (PDF, 42.92kb)
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