how to donate
If you have any objects you think may help us tell Richmond's stories, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Donate
Each year we receive close to 200 objects from generous donors like you!We welcome donations of objects that tell the stories of Richmond, big and small. Some of our most relevant, iconic and meaningful objects have been donated by members of our community.
Curator of Collections
artefact@richmond.ca | (604) 204-8990
Artefact Donations during COVID-19
We are accepting offers to donate artefacts at this time.Keeping staff and donors safe is a priority so we have implemented physical distancing measures to ensure a safe artefact donation process. These include but are not limited to:
- Donation by appointment only
- Communication by phone or by email only
- Contactless artefact drop off
If you are interested in donating an artefact or would like to learn more about the donation process, please contact the Curatorial Collections staff at artefact@richmond.ca or at (604) 204-8990.
Wish List
We are currently looking for objects that tell the story of:- Our community and the people who live here
- Richmond’s business community
- The Vancouver airport (located in Richmond) and the history of flight
- Horseracing and the history of Richmond’s tracks
- Communication technologies in Richmond
- Migration and immigration to Richmond
- Changing technologies, including gaming systems and cell phones