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Information about Donating an Artifact

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is dedicated to our mission of creating quality exhibits and educational experiences that celebrate the Santa Barbara Channel and illuminate our rich connection to the sea. We have great interest in acquiring objects that will help us promote our mission. Please take a moment to read these guidelines if you have an item that you think will enhance the collections, and would like to donate to the museum.

Please Understand That We Cannot Accept Everything

Artifacts in our collections deserve the best care we can provide. We will be most likely to accept your donation if:

  • It has a clear connection to the museum’s mission and locality
  • It is sufficiently documented so the museum can interpret it usefully for the public
  • It is unique to the collection, such that the museum does not already have many examples

Tell Us About It BEFORE You Bring It To Us

We ask that you complete and return the Donation Information Sheet (PDF) before bringing your item to the museum. To better assess your proposed donation and how it can contribute to the museum,

All proposed acquisitions (donations) must be approved by the museum’s Curator, Collections Committee and Board of Trustees.

The harbor facility is not presently equipped to properly store dropped-off items—our collections storage is off-site and access must be coordinated with our curator. By adhering to these procedures, you can help us provide for the safety, security, proper handling, and identification of your item from the very start.

Have It Appraised If You Want It Deducted

Your item must be properly appraised to ensure the appropriate value of your deduction. The museum is unable to appraise your proposed donation, in accordance with museum policy and ethics. However we are happy to provide references for reliable appraisers.

  • Name
  • Address
  • How did you acquire the object?
    • Photographs of the object (showing front, back and sides, if possible)
    • Official appraisal information, if available
    • Any credit acknowledgements or courtesy statements you wish to have noted if the object goes on display
  • Drop files here or
    Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.

OTHER WAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR PACKET:

  • Print and mail information packet to:
    ATTN: Emily Falke, Curator
    Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
    113 Harbor Way Suite 190
    Santa Barbara, CA   93109
  • Or scan and email this form, documents and photos to Curator Emily Falke: efalke@sbmm.org
  • Or, drop off the information packet, but not the item in person to the front desk during business hours, at the attention of: Emily Falke, Curator

We greatly appreciate your interest in the museum and your desire to help us build our collections! We thank you for your cooperation in our acquisition process which allows us to better serve you. Please allow some time for us to get back to you about your donation, as the item must be confirmed via Committee and our Board. Your support of SBMM is invaluable, now and always!

 

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  • Visit
    • Museum Hours & Directions
    • Outdoors SB Visitor Center
    • Group Visits & Guided Tours
    • SBMM Store
    • Munger Theater
  • Exhibits & Lectures
    • Current + Upcoming
    • Watch Previous Lectures
    • Meetings, Corporate & Social Events
  • Ongoing Exhibits
    • WHALES ARE SUPERHEROES! PERMANENT EXHIBIT
    • Love Letters to the Sea
    • Dwight Brooks Model Collection
    • Virtual Tours
    • Curator’s Log
    • Guide Map to Exhibits
  • SBMM at Home
  • Education
    • Educational Programs
    • Upcoming Events & Lectures
    • Watch Previous Lectures
    • SBMM at Home
    • The Deeper Dive Series
    • Group Visits & Guided Tours
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Donate Today
    • Navigators Circle
    • Bequests & Legacy Gifts
    • Corporate Partners
    • Volunteer
    • Donate An Artifact
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Staff & Employment
    • Board of Directors
    • Annual Reports
    • 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
    • Financials
    • Press Room
    • Our Logbook
    • The Deeper Dive Series
  • Store