Thank you for your interest in donating an object, photograph or document to the Kentian Society Museum, which relies on important community stakeholders, such as yourself, to contribute to our significant heritage collection.

We’re always interested in new objects and different stories. All donation offers are considered on a case-by-case basis, in the context of the museum’s Collection Policy, existing collection holdings, conservation requirements, and storage constraints.

It’s best to discuss your donation offer with us first. We’ll want to know about the history of the item; when, where and who used it; stories about the object and people connected to it; and its present condition. If you are interested in donating to us, please email: society@kentians.org.au

Please include in your email a description of the object/s you would like to donate. The more information you can provide, the easier it is for us to assess what you are offering. Useful information includes:

  • Your full details – including a current phone number or email address
     
  • A physical description of the object/s
     
  • Images of the object/s
     
  • History of ownership
     
  • When and how you acquired the object/s
     
  • Include any stories about this object or about the people connected to the object, if known
     
  • A description of any supporting material including documents, photographs or film
     
  • A description of the object’s condition

​Please read our collections policy to make sure your donation is right for us.

Financial Donations

Financial donations are also very welcome, as they help fund major museum projects to ensure the history of Kent Street SHS is protected and accessible for current and future generations. Please see our financial donations page for further information.

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible and go towards the conservation and preservation of the Museum Collections.

Cultural Gifts Program

The Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program provides tax incentives to Australians who donate items of cultural significance from their own private collection to public collecting institutions. The Kentian Society Museum is registered as a recipient under this program.

Gifts must be valued by at least two valuers who are approved to value for the Program. Our Museum cannot provide valuations. A list of approved valuers is available to download on the Cultural Gifts Program page of the Office for the Arts on the Attorney-General’s Department website.

Offers of any such donations should be referred to the Chair of the Kentian Society in the first instance. Please see our Cultural Gifts Program page for further information.

Financial Donations
Cultural Gifts Program