Teesside Archives collects, catalogues, and preserves records and documents relating to Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, and Redcar & Cleveland, and makes them available for the public.
Access is open to everyone and completely free although you will need to make an appointment to view archival material. Our local history books and public computers are available to browse any time during our opening hours.
Opening hours
Tuesday: 10am to 4pm
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday: 10am to 4pm
Find us
The archives are located at the Dorman Museum in Middlesbrough, just outside the town centre.
Public transport: buses 12 and 13 (Stagecoach), and 17, 17A, and 63 (Arriva) stop outside the museum. You can catch these buses from Middlesbrough bus station.
Parking: There is limited on site parking at the museum. Short stay (2 hour) parking is available at the front of the museum, by the cenotaph. On-street parking can be found in the vicinity but please check as restrictions may apply.
Accessibility
Our searchroom is located on the ground floor which is fully wheelchair accessible. Our tables are also height adjustable. If you have any concerns or questions regarding access requirements please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Policies
To find out more on the history of the service from it’s creation in the 1970s to present day see here.
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