Research Room

Even More To Explore

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County Research Room is committed to providing access to our collection which includes over two million photographs, hundreds of postcards, architectural drawings, manuscripts, diaries, maps, and artifacts to researchers, students, and patrons. Gathered over decades, our collection encompasses materials spanning centuries of history and happenings in Palm Beach County history.  

Schedule A Research Appointment

Research appointments are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between 10 AM and 3 PM. The research room is closed from July 1 through Labor Day each year. For more information, please contact our research director.

Rose Guerrero, Research Director

Phone: (561) 832-4164 ext. 112

Historical Society of Palm Beach County
P.O. Box 4364
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4364

Search Online

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s growing archival collection catalog is available online for research and browsing.

Image Archives

FAQs

Email: research@pbchistory.org

Phone: (561) 832-4164 ext. 112

Post Mail:
Attn: Rose Guerrero
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
P.O. Box 4364
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-4364

Staff will evaluate your request with a preliminary search of the Archives and advise you what, if anything, has been found on your subject of interest. If there is an abundance of material on hand, you may be asked to make a research appointment to review what is available in the Reading Room.

Research appointments are usually made for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. We cannot accommodate walk-in requests. If more than one person will be in the research party, please advise us in advance so proper space may be allocated in the Reading Room. You may bring laptop computers, but be prepared to use battery back-up in the event outlets are unavailable. Please note that the Reading Room is closed to research from July 1 through Labor Day each year during installation of the annual special exhibit.

Research onsite is free to members of the Historical Society. The fee is $20 per hour for non-members. Memberships may be purchased at your appointment. If you are unable to visit in person or if time is of the essence, staff and/or volunteers can conduct research, write a report, or copy materials, for a fee of $100 to $150 per hour.

Photocopies can be made of items that are in good condition. Photocopies up to 8-1/2” x 14” cost .25 per sheet for black and white and .50 per sheet for color. Copies at 11” x 17” cost .50 per sheet for black and white and $1 per sheet for color. Mailing fees are added when appropriate. Payment must be arranged in advance.

The type of use must be specified on the Society’s “Request for Reproductions” form. Conditions governing use are specified in that contractual agreement, which must be signed by the user and a representative of the Historical Society. Please review the form for related fees and restrictions.