What to do if you want to donate something to the collection.

Much of Birmingham’s collection has been built up by generous donations from people in the city and further afield. We are always grateful for offers of donations however we are not able to accept everything we are offered.  

We cannot accept donations which are posted to the museum or handed to staff on-site. Any unsolicited donations will be returned, and if we are unable to contact you, may have to be disposed of.  

Birmingham Museums has a Collection Development Policy, which sets out what we do, and don’t, collect over the next five year period. You can download a copy of our policy on our Policies page. 

Please complete this form if you would like to offer an object to Birmingham's collection. 

One of our curators will be in touch within six weeks with a response.