Established in 1988, the Glyndebourne Archive serves as a comprehensive repository of materials chronicling the origins and work of our globally renowned opera house from 1934 to the present day. A rich and diverse collection, notable highlights include our extensive art and stage design collections, correspondence, costume collections and photography. 

You can search for items in our collection by using the "Search the collections" box above. To view all items in our collection, please leave the search box blank and press 'Search'. For more advanced or complex searches, you can employ the operators 'and', 'or', and 'not' to refine your results.

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Please note that Glyndebourne Collections Online is an ongoing project and is continuously being updated and expanded. This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.

For loans and donations* enquiries please contact: artandcollections@glyndebourne.com 

For image licensing, please contact: enquiries@arenapal.com

*We are not currently accepting Festival Programme Books. 

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