Services and Fees

There is no cost to do independent research at the Northumberland County Archives and Museum. However, there are fees for extended research assistance, reproductions and use of images for publication.

Research assistance
We work with all of our patrons to help navigate and interpret the Archives and Museum's holdings. 

If you are unable to visit the Archives and Museum in person, we can provide distance research assistance services at a cost of $30 per hour for up to 3 hours. Please fill out our Research Request form to get started.
Getting copies of photos and documents

You can take photos of materials at the Archives for private and public use where no restrictions apply. We can provide photocopies, images or high resolution scans for additional fees. Please fill out our Custom Scans and Reproduction Transfer Form to order reproductions. We appreciate users citing Northumberland County Archives and Museum as the source where appropriate. 

Copyright

We do not hold the copyright for all records in our collection. As the user, you are responsible for securing all copyright permissions prior to use of the materials beyond private research and study. 
Fees
  • Research assistance (first 30 minutes are free) – $30.00/hour
  • Photocopies (black and white only) – $0.25/page
  • Scans, including digital transfer (jpeg, PDF) – $5.00/scan
Making Payments

At the Archives and Museum

Please note that we can only accept cash or cheque at the Archives and Museum location.

How to pay by credit or debit

You can pay by debit or credit in one of two ways:

  • Pay by credit over the phone to our main reception
  • Pay by credit or debit in person at the County Headquarters at 555 Courthouse Road

We must receive payment in advance of processing your request.