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e-Depot of the National Archives of the Netherlands
The Dutch National Archives supports public access to information and helps governments manage and publish records for long-term preservation.
About e-Depot of the National Archives of the Netherlands
The e-Depot of the National Archives of the Netherlands (Nationaal Archief) is the website of the largest archival institution in the Netherlands. Its stated aim is to give members of the public access to the information they need. It also supports governments in handling the information they create, managing it over the long term, and publishing it.
The site lets users search the archive collection, view scans, and reserve a visit to inspect records. A separate photo collection can be searched, and royalty-free photos can be downloaded. Research aids help users look for people, locations, or themes. Study room visits require a reservation. Most of the site is in Dutch. An automatic English translation is available, but it may contain errors, and pages with personal information are not translated and exist only in English.
Key features
- Search the archive collection and view digital scans of records
- Reserve a place to inspect archive material in the study room
- Search a photo collection and download royalty-free photos
- Research aids for finding persons, locations, and thematic information
- Guidance on archiving and transferring records, with a knowledge bank
- Educational source material for teachers and students, including an image and information collection
Best for: Researchers and students looking for records about people, places, or themes in Dutch public archives, and Dutch government bodies seeking guidance on managing and publishing their records.
Good for
- Research aids are provided to help users find persons, locations, and themes
- Royalty-free photos from the photo collection can be downloaded
- The educational exhibition Wie ben ik wie was jij? is open to everyone on weekdays during school holidays in the middle region
Watch out for
- Everyone must reserve a place in advance to do research in the study room
- The automatic translation may contain errors
- Pages with personal information are not translated and are available only in English
e-Depot of the National Archives of the Netherlands at a glance
- Website
- nationaalarchief.nl
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- Dutch
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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e-Depot of the National Archives of the Netherlands FAQ
Do I need to reserve before doing research in the study room?
Yes. The site states that everyone must reserve a place to do research in the study room.
Can I download photos from the archive?
The photo collection includes royalty-free photos that can be downloaded.
Is the website available in English?
The site is mainly in Dutch. An automatically generated translation is available but may contain errors. Pages with personal information are not translated and are only available in English.
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