how to donate artifacts

All artifacts that we accept into the collection must fit with the HAHS mission and the needs of the collection. If you think you have an artifact that we might be interested in, please contact our Executive Director/Curator or Archives Manager. We’ll need a brief description of the item, its origin and history if known, and general dimensions before we accept or decline the donation. Please do not send or drop off an object until you have spoken with a Curator or Archivist.

HAHS cannot guarantee that objects will be displayed. Only a small portion of the HAHS collection is exhibited at any given time. HAHS reserves the right to decline objects if they are inconsistent with our collections needs, duplicates, not in good condition or if they contain hazardous materials.

Please note:

• Objects are not accepted as long-term loans;

• HAHS will not store artifacts that are not donated to us;

• HAHS does not make, arrange or pay for appraisals of artifacts.

To inquire about an artifact donation, contact Diane Curry, Executive Director and Curator, at diane@haywardareahistory.org or at archives@haywardareahistory.org.