Support: Help build our Collections
Donations
Potential donations are evaluated according to the Peterborough Museum & Archives Collections Policy which states: "the Museum will accept donations and archival material on the basis of historical significance, research, education and exhibition value, condition and duplication within the collection." Donated material is appraised using our Acquisitions Policy and Mandate as criteria. If accepted, the donor signs a Deed of Gift, transfering ownership to the Peterborough Museum & Archives.
In order to accept a donation, the Museum must be able to store and exhibit it according to institutional policies. Once accepted, ownership of the artifact transfers to the Museum. The Peterborough Museum & Archives cares for the artifacts its collection in perpetuity, ensuring the history of the community is preserved for generations.
Charitable tax receipts can be issued for artifact, archival and financial donations. The Peterborough Museum & Archives is designated as a Category A Collecting Institution under the terms of the Canadian Cultural Property Export/Import Act.
Please contact the Museum Curator or Archivist for more information.
Updated April 1/09
