Collections are housed throughout the Douglas Avenue building with particular areas reserved for specific collections with the standard and appropriate environmental controls.

Depending on requirements, space is available to accommodate visiting researchers. Research visits to view the collections can be accommodated by making an appointment with the Curator of the collection. The collection database is maintained using TMS (The Museum System) software on a departmental network. More in-depth access to collection records may be made available by contacting the Curator in charge of the collection.

The NBM Archives and Research Library maintains a large number of books and journals relating to the Humanities, including monographs and periodicals in the fine and decorative arts, New Brunswick history, and shipping.