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The Museum welcomes artifact donations of all types, provided that they fit within the Society’s mission. Objects in the permanent collection are held by the Museum in trust and in the public interest, so that present and future generations may use them to acquire and disseminate, from them and through them, knowledge of the history, heritage, and culture of Kitsap County. General museum protocols place several considerations on the acceptance of donations. If you are interested in donating items, here are some things to consider:
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Why is it important that the Museum preserves this artifact? |
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Donors need to own the artifact and have the right to donate it to the Museum. |
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Do we have other examples of the item? If so, is this item in better condition than what we have? |
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Do we have space to store it? |
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What will be the opportunities to put it on exhibit? |
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How is it related to the history of Kitsap County? |
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Do we have the expertise and/or resources to maintain its condition? |
Unless specifically borrowed for a temporary exhibit, donations are generally restricted to permanent gifts, without stipulations for exhibition. This means that we can’t promise that a gift will be prominently featured on exhibit, but it will be maintained and exhibited as useful for permanent or temporary exhibits. Many donations, though rarely on exhibit, are invaluable as research material for museum projects and public inquiries. We are more than happy to accommodate persons wishing to view objects donated by or pertaining to their family members.
If you have items you think would fit in the Museum’s collections, call the Museum and schedule an appointment with our Registrar. You may also submit an artifact donation inquiry form. Museum staff will contact you regarding your gift.
The museum does not accept artifact donations without a prior appointment.
Donated items also need financial support. There are costs associated with the computer systems (hardware, software, maintenance, and backup materials), the storage facilities, and environmental control systems. Objects requiring active conservation pose additional costs.
Please do consider donating your pieces of history; at the same time, become a supporting member or make a donation in order to help us take care of them for you.
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