Donate an Artifact
Support our museum by donating items or services. Your in-kind contributions are crucial to our growth and success.
MUSEUM’s COLLECTION
Thank you for your interest in the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum. The Museum’s collection is made up largely of artifacts donated by the public. We appreciate your desire to become involved in preserving the history of Saskatchewan and Canadian Aviation.
Our success as a museum is from the many donated artifacts in recent years to the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum Collections Management. However, this success has presented the museum with the challenge of having more donated items and artifacts than can be displayed.
The Museum is currently at capacity having limited space to display and the resources to store items donated. We are in the process of sorting and reorganizing the collection. We must now take time to sort and redistribute items to make changes and add to our display cabinets.
“Museum Is Currently Not Accepting Donations of the following Property”.
Because of space and resource limitations, the museum is pausing accepting new donations.
Museum is not accepting until further notice:
- All Clothing – Military and Non-Military, Uniforms, Hats, Helmets, Boots, to list a few;
- Military Aviation Medals;
- All books, periodicals, magazines, logbooks, flight records, scrapbooks, diaries;
- All aviation manuals, maps, photographs, equipment, and recordings;
- VHS tapes, cassettes, CD’s, DVD’s;
- Aviation toys, trinkets, memorabilia.
What We Don’t Accept:
- Collections of current general interest aviation periodicals, manuals;
- Framed or unframed pictures or prints of general aircraft in flight;
- Non-aviation related artifacts – items;
- Non-aviation military artifacts – items;
- Models or radio-controlled aircraft;
- Complete and incomplete home-built aircraft projects;
- Radio controlled model aircraft;
- Crash debris;
- Artwork, Tapestries;
- Personal effects of an individual’s lifespan accumulated:
- Weapons;
- Or general items without clear provenance or connection to our collecting priorities.
Please do not bring unsolicited items to the Museum for donation.
- The museum does not have the ability to assess your items on the spot.
HAVE A HISTORICAL AVIATION ARTIFACT OR COLLECTION TO DONATE? WE CAN HELP TELL YOUR STORY!
Because of space and resource requirements, we must consider every donation offer very carefully.
Please consider which museum would be most appropriate of items for donation
The Museum is being selective “pausing acceptance” of specific items at this time. If you have an Aviation related item that is of historical significance to Saskatchewan Aviation History and were considering donating, read on. Please, do not bring it to the museum.
To determine whether the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum is the best fit for your object, please provide as much information as possible including photos by completing the Donations Enquiry Form found on this page. This is to help the Collections staff make a well-informed decision.
For more information or questions about what the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum collects and how to donate an item, please refer see “Frequently Asked Questions” or contact our Executive Director-Collections office at (306) 651-7247.
How to Donate
To donate items or services contact us directly via phone or email. We will work with you to coordinate your generous contribution.
Contact Information
- Phone: 306-651-7247
- Email: [email protected]
Support Our Museum with In-Kind Donations
Contribute valuable items or professional services to support our work. Your donations help us enhance our exhibits, improve our facilities, and expand our educational programs.
Donation Inquiry – Property in Kind
Please submit only one donation inquiry at a time with up to five (5) attached images. If needed, additional images will be requested in our response.
Donation Inquiry
WHILE WE DO NOT ACCEPT “DROP-OFF” DONATIONS, IT DOES NOT MEAN THE MUSEUM WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR ARTIFACT DONATION!
If you are considering donating artifacts to the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum, please complete the “Donation Inquiry” Form (Property in Kind) found on this page. Include images and a description of the object(s) to the museum, as well any information about its history and its significance to Saskatchewan Aviation. If you have question’s contact the Museums Executive Director (306-651-7247).
Following your submission of the “Donation Inquiry” form, the Collections staff will carefully consider your offer and compare it to our existing collection. Due to the deliberate nature of the consideration process, it may take several weeks to reach a decision.
Should we determine the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum is not an appropriate repository for your item, we will do our best to suggest an alternate institution for the long-term care and appreciation of your donation for your consideration.
Do you have experience working with Collections or Library or are willing to learn how to look after artifacts as a volunteer, we can use your help. Contact our office, Executive Director at 306-651-7247 or email us at [email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES THE SASKATCHEWAN AVIATION MUSEUM COLLECT?
The Museum collects historical aviation artifacts and related materials that depict and played a role in the growth and prosperity of our province and country significant to Saskatchewan and Canadian Aviation history.
HOW DO WE DECIDE WHAT TO COLLECT?
- The object is not a duplicate to existing items and is consistent with the Museum’s goals.
- It is appropriate for exhibition purposes and useful as an educational tool within an exhibit.
- The object was associated with a notable, historical event related to Saskatchewan Aviation History and/or depicts such an event.
- The object has significant intrinsic value because it is the best of its type or one of a kind.
MAY I DROP OFF MY OBJECTS OFF AT THE MUSEUM?
Unfortunately, “No”. We cannot accept any objects that are dropped off at the museum. All potential acquisitions go through a verification process to see if it fits with our collection. Temporarily storing objects creates issues as we have limited space and there are issues regarding ownership and insurance coverage. Your submitting photographs of the objects usually provide enough information so that we don’t need to store them here while awaiting a decision. Please complete the “Donation Inquiry Form” – Property in Kind online form for artifact and provide photographs of your considered donation.
DOES THE MUSEUM ISSUE TAX RECEIPTS FOR OBJECTS?
The Saskatchewan Aviation Historical Society Inc. is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency and is authorized to issues receipts for income tax purposes. Artifacts worth $1,000 or more are required to be appraised by a qualified appraiser. High-value artifacts may require multiple appraisals. The cost of appraisals is the responsibility of the donor.
WILL THE MUSEUM DISPLAY THE OBJECT IF I DONATE IT?
We are not able to guarantee if or when we will exhibit artifacts. Part of the museum’s role is preserving artifacts for future generations.
WILL DONATED MATERIALS BE RETURNED UPON REQUEST?
Unfortunately, “No”. The Museum cannot return accessioned materials to the donor. When the deed of gift (Donation of Property Agreement) is signed, ownership of the materials is legally transferred to the Museum.
WILL THE MUSEUM PUT A PLAQUE ON THE OBJECT THAT HAS MY RELATIVE’S NAME ON IT?
Unfortunately, “No”. We do not permanently affix signs or plaques to objects because it is distracting to visitors who are viewing them on exhibit. The museum staff will record your relative’s connection to the artifact in its file so that the information is retained. If the artifact goes on exhibit, your relative’s name may be included in an artifact label if that story is relevant to the exhibit.
Tangible Support
Provide crucial items or services that directly impact our operations.
Example: onating aviation artifacts, office equipment, or professional services such as legal advice or marketing.
Sustained Support
Help us enhance our exhibits and programs, ensuring a better experience for our visitors.
Example: Donating display cases, technical equipment, or volunteer time for special projects.
