How do I donate artifacts or documents to the Chicago History Museum?
Due to the volume of offers the Chicago History Museum receives, it cannot accept donated materials unless you first submit a completed donation form online or send one by fax or regular mail. If you have artifacts or documents that you believe would add to the Chicago History Museum’s collection please use the donation form on this website to transmit a description of your proposed donation. If you are unable to complete the online form, please call the Chicago History Museum receptionist at 312.642.4600 and request that a copy of the donation form be mailed to you. Please try to include a photograph and measurements of the object or document with your form. You may mail back your completed form to the address below or send it via fax. Collection Donations Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614-6038 Fax: 312-266-2077 Once the form is received, your proposed donation will be assigned to a curator who will evaluate it as a new addition to the collection and contact y
