How long does it take for the Chicago History Museum to review proposed donations?
Typically, the process takes about three months. If a curator accepts your donation, it will be submitted to the Collection Committee, which meets monthly, to review donations proposed during the previous month. However, regular reviews may be postponed when staff time is otherwise committed to the development of exhibitions or special programs. If your proposed donation is accepted by the Collections Committee, you will be contacted by the curator or a collections manager to arrange to have the donated materials shipped, picked up, or dropped off at the Museum. The final step is issuing a Deed of Gift for the donation, which legally transfers the property to the Museum.
