Collection Donations

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The Loveland Museum collects the social, natural and cultural history, and pre-history of Loveland, Colorado.  We collect objects that reflect Loveland’s unique development. Objects that place Loveland in a wider historical context are also accepted. The Collection Acquisition Committee (CAC) is responsible for reviewing potential historical objects for placement in the Museum’s collection. The CAC is made up of the Cultural Services Director, Curator of History, Curator of Education, Museum Registrar, Loveland Public Library liaison, and community members.

To be considered for acquisition, the following guidelines must be met:

  • Objects must have significant relationship to Loveland, Colorado.
  • Objects must have usable exhibition, educational or research value.
  • Objects must be in stable condition.
  • Objects must not be duplicated in the collection.
  • Objects must fill a blank in the present Museum collection.
  • The Museum must be able to provide adequate storage for the object.
  • Objects must be given to the Museum without restrictions.

We do not accept the following:

  • Items that reflect the history of surrounding towns/cities.
  • Items that are overly represented in our collection such as typewriters, mangles, pianos, televisions, newspapers, and sewing machines.
  • Hazardous materials such as chemicals, asbestos, and radioactive mineral samples.
  • Illegal items such as eagle feathers or drugs.

If you have an item that you would like to donate, please fill out the collection donation form. If you have further questions, please contact our Registrar, Ashley Yager for more information: (970) 962-2461, ashley.yager@cityofloveland.org.

*Note: Objects may be removed, or deaccessioned, from the Museum’s collection according to the guidelines set forth in the Museum’s Collections Policy.

Collection Donation Form

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      If possible, please attach 1 or 2 images (no larger than 2MB each) of the item(s) you wish to donate to the Museum. Images that capture key features or document the condition of the item(s) help the curatorial staff evaluate donation offers (if you are proposing a large volume of papers, books, or images, please provide sample images).