Object Donation or Appraisal Inquiry

Become a Part of the Museum

The Peoria Riverfront Museum welcomes donations and loans of objects and materials that support its mission to unleash the full talent and genius of every individual. As the only multidisciplinary museum of its kind in the nation, the Museum uses art, science, history, and human achievement to inspire confidence, lifelong learning, and talent. Objects accepted into the Museum’s permanent collection help tell meaningful stories and fulfill these goals.

Loans provide another way for individuals and organizations to share important objects with our community while retaining ownership. All potential donations and loans are carefully reviewed by Museum staff and appropriate committees to ensure they align with the Museum’s collections policies, care capabilities, and interpretive goals. Please note that the review process may take up to three months from the initial offer to final committee approval. The Peoria Riverfront Museum staff is not able to provide appraisal services.

 

 

Check here to gift the artwork or artifact to the museum.
Check here to loan the artwork or artifact to the museum for a set period of time.
Please note: The Peoria Riverfront Museum is not able to provide appraisal services. Only check this box if you are looking for recommendations for who would be able to perform this service for your particular object.
About the Artifact or Artwork
The museum considers paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and other works on paper by artists of historical or contemporary significance. Particular emphasis is placed on American art from the 19th century to the present, with a focus on artists and work connected to Illinois and the Midwest.
The museumconsiders decorative arts objects that reflect artistic craftsmanship, design, and the cultural history of everyday life. Examples include furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, metalwork, and other functional or ornamental objects with historical, artistic, or regional significance.
The museum considers folk art and objects that reflect the creativity, traditions, skills, and cultural experiences of individuals and communities. Examples include paintings, sculpture, carvings, textiles, quilts, pottery, and other handmade objects with historical, cultural, or regional significance.
The museum considers anthropological materials that help document and interpret cultures, traditions, and histories of communities around the world. Examples may include clothing, tools, household objects, personal adornment, and other culturally significant materials. The museum follows the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and does not accept Native American funerary or cultural items that are subject to repatriation under federal law.
The museum considers natural science specimens that help document and interpret the natural world, including geology, paleontology, zoology, and botany. Examples may include fossils, minerals, rocks, specimens, and other materials with scientific, educational, historical, or regional significance.
The museum considers historical artifacts and artwork that help tell the stories of people, communities, and events with particular interest in objects connected to American history. The museum carefully examines the provenance and ownership of potential acquisitions, and will not knowingly acquire objects with unresolved evidence of Nazi-looted or unlawfully appropriated cultural property.
The museum considers objects that document significant achievements and accomplishments in areas such as sports, innovation, exploration, education, business, and other fields relating to human endeavor.
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