Collections

Our collection contains items of local, national and international importance, and many are of outstanding historical or cultural significance.

The Middlesbrough collection dates back to the late 1860’s when members of the Cleveland Literary and Philosophical Society Field Club gave various objects and specimens to create a private museum for members, the collection later went on public display in the new Town Hall and Municipal Buildings.

After starting life as a natural history collection, the collection grew to become more diverse including preserving the history of our unique town and its people.