Met Office

National Meteorological Library and Archive

The National Meteorological Library and Archive are open to everyone.

Holding one of the most comprehensive collections on meteorology, the library and archive are vital for maintaining the public memory of the weather, storing meteorological records and facilitating learning.

You can visit the library at any time during our opening hours and the archive by appointment only.

We look forward to meeting you.

  • Met Office Exeter

    Library

    The library collection includes books, journals, reports, scientific papers and images covering meteorology, climatology and related sciences.

  • Ships Log

    Archive

    The archive collection includes original meteorological data, weather charts and private weather diaries which can be viewed by appointment.

  • Front cover of Barometer

    Publications

    Electronic archive of current publications including recent annual reports, scientific reports, climate change studies and more general guides to help you learn more about the weather.

  • Temperatures are recorded from around the world

    Online catalogue

    You can search the library and archive collections via our online catalogue.

Last Updated: 3 May 2013