This 18-page workbook and guide was developed to supplement Exhibitsmith’s online mini-course, “How To Donate Artifacts to Museums.” (Learn about the course here.) All content is original and was written and designed by Lindsey Smith, Exhibitsmith, LLC.

The downloadable and printable guide includes information, case studies, resources, and exercises that will help you navigate the tricky process of getting your family treasures accepted into a museum collection.

Sections include:

• Downsizing: Three Questions to Ask

• The Donation Process

• The Artifact Assessment

• Donation Proposal Worksheets

• Donation Ideas

• Donation Scenarios

• Resources

For personal use only.