Our World War II collection consists of objects ranging in size from tiny uniform buttons to authentic World War II aircraft.  Our donors understand that as America’s World War II Museum, we will be a resource to World War II researchers and educators for generations to come.  Our artifacts and documents are enormously important in helping to bring history to life, and the museum welcomes their donation.

Is my donation going to sit on a shelf, never to be displayed?

What visitors don’t see on display is just as important as what they do.  In telling the story of World War II we depend on a large collection, of which only a small percentage can ever be displayed.  Once an object, document or photo is donated, it immediately becomes available to staff and researchers who are working on a variety of projects.  We cannot predict what specific uses your items will have, but your generosity will instantly expand the amount of World War II information available to the public!
 

• See our Frequently Asked Questions about World War II donations.
• Is the Museum accepting?
• Read our Wish List of items we seek for our Capital Expansion
• Find information on conservation and appraisals

Click here for our online Artifact Donation Form .

Donate an Artifact
For further questions, please e-mail collectmgr@nationalww2museum.org If you would like a printable Donor Packet, click here to begin download.

Preserving World War II Materials
The Collections Department will rehouse and handle donated items according to accepted preservation guidelines.

The National World War II Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Your contribution is tax deductible within the limits prescribed by law.