For researchers
Gustavianum's collections available for research
Both national and international researchers and doctoral students affiliated with a research department are welcome to use Gustavianum's collections as research material. Contact the respective collection store to book an appointment.
Studies of objects in collections
It is helpful to our staff if applications to study a collection are as specific as possible. At the collection stores, our curators can guide you through the collections, assemble material and answer questions. Items that are on display at the museum, on loan or under conservation are unfortunately not available for study.
Amelia Hutchinson, PhD student from Cambridge visits the Art study room to examine objects from the Augsburg Art Cabinet.
Aaron de Souza, a postdoctoral fellow from Vienna, studying ceramics from Nubia for his research project Living Nubia: New perspectives on Nubian settlements.
Longer research periods
For longer research periods, Gustavianum requests an application in good time. The application should include a short research plan, a time estimate, and requests for special efforts on our part.
Loan of objects
Loans of objects are mainly granted to other museums. Loans to individual researchers are only granted in exceptional cases.
Sampling
Apply for permission to take samples via our form.
Human remains
Special requirements are set for research on human remains. Uppsala University has guidelines for the handling and preservation of human remains.
