Donate an Object
Thank you for your interest in donating objects or documents to the museum. Every year we acquire new items through individuals, families and businesses that illuminate the history and people of the Greensboro area.
Donation Criteria
When we add to our collection, whether a tiny button or an automobile, we are agreeing to care for, research and document each object so it will be part of the community story for generations to come. This thoughtful decision is based on the following collection priorities and criteria.
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- To strengthen and fulfill the mission of the museum
- To strengthen collecting areas in which the museum has a specialized focus or a specific need
- Objects with strong, clearly defined provenance
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- Clear and well documented information from the source about the object and its history
- Condition, whether sound or in need of conservation care
- Similar holdings and duplication
- Research or informational value
- Exhibition potential
- Preservation or conservation concerns, available storage, long-term care and resources.
Appraisals
Donors may want to know the value of objects for tax purposes. Museum staff cannot appraise or put a monetary value on objects for individuals or for donations. We can assist donors in:
- identifying a qualified appraiser
- finding other resources
- finding reference materials about the item
- making any donation available for an appraiser
The following organizations provide lists of appraisers:
