The Society is always happy to consider donations that will enhance the breadth and depth of its collections. We look forward to meeting prospective donors and adding wonderful objects. The following steps will guide you through our collection procedures:

 

1. Accumulate as much information as possible about your planned donation. For example: maker, age, condition, history of ownership (provenance), etc. If possible, take clear and detailed photographs.

 

2. Please contact the Manitowoc County Historical Society, either via email: info@manitowoccountyhistory.org or at the address found below; or by telephone at (920) 684-4445.

*Please do not drop off or mail objects without first contacting the museum - we want to make sure that your potential gift is properly identified and cared for.

 

3. The Director and Collections volunteers will consider your donation.  The Society will then contact the donor regarding the status of their proposed donation.

 

4. If approved for accession, the Society will contact the donor to arrange for the transfer of the donation to the museum and will provide the donor with a signed Certificate of Gift form transferring legal title to the museum.

 

If not accepted, the proposed donation will be returned to the donor or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the donor's wishes. Limited storage space, duplication of objects in the collection, and the condition of the offered piece affect our decision to accept an object.

 

This process usually takes between four (4) and six (6) weeks. Please plan accordingly.