Collections

Explore our collection by theme, topic, century, and institution.

Themes

Explore the physical and human features of the Earth. Discover maps and map-makers, landscapes and the people who have explored them.

Migration

Humans have always moved from one place to another. Discover the stories of famous migrants and the journeys and lives of ordinary people to, from and within Europe.

Music

Explore recordings, sheet music, instruments and musical styles, as well as composers and performers.

Natural History

Explore the study of animals and plants through drawings, photographs and texts of specimens and the biologists and botanists who studied them.

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Topics

Features

Women's history

Discover notable women and their work throughout history

Disability heritage

Explore disability stories, narratives and heritage from Europe and beyond

Making Culture

Heritage showing how artisans and crafters have shaped and remade culture through the ages

Colouring books

Find your crayons! Sharpen your coloured pencils! And enjoy adding colours in one of the books we have prepared for you.

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Centuries

Latest galleries

Mansplaining in art

Added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018, the word mansplaining refers to condescending and chauvinistic behaviour, often directed by men towards women, but the idea has been around for ages. We take a light-hearted look through the archives.

Hairdressers, barbers and hairstyles

Enjoy this gallery of vintage and modern hairdressers and barbers - and maybe find some style inspiration for your next hairstyle.

Travelling in style

The growing popularity of long-distance travel in the 20th century created a flourishing market for luxury luggage, first-class fashions, and stylish accessories. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners