Nepal Architecture Archive houses the most extensive collection of Nepal's architectural heritage and history. After Nepal opened to the outside world in the 1950s, it also opened an avenue for foreign researchers and individuals to explore and document Nepal in its natural and cultural bliss. Most of our collections are works by foreign architects, anthropologists, artists, photographers, cartographers, researchers, and individuals who came to Nepal through different aids and research projects. Many worked to document and preserve Nepal's cultural and architectural heritage. We bring together their works and make them accessible to the public for research and knowledge sharing.
Our collection currently includes more than 80,000 materials and objects. Visit Our Collection for information about the types of materials and other information.
One of our objectives is to activate our archival materials through research, exhibitions, and other programs to make them accessible to a broader audience. We welcome any research project or idea that supports and forwards our goals.
We recommend researchers consult our library before requesting other archival materials. Our books and references can provide general information and bibliographies to help researchers proceed with their research. The books you consult will also give us an idea of the scope of your research, enabling us to recommend archival materials accordingly. Please find the list of books in our Library.
Nepal Architecture Archive is open for archival research and consultation by appointment only. We strongly recommend booking in advance. To book a visit, email us your purpose of your visit at (see Getting Started for details). We will respond within one working day. In case of emergencies or closures, we will inform the visitors in advance. Please view our Archive Guidelines before visiting us.
Step 1: Browse our website for general information about our collection. We recommend visiting the following pages: About, Our Collection, Archiving the Present, and Resources.
Step 2: If you find anything relevant to your research, note it down (this will provide a reference for step 3 and help you find materials in the archive later).
Step 3: Write the purpose of your visit in 300 words (max). Please mention how our archive and its materials are relevant to your research and what kind of support you expect from us.