We are enormously grateful for all donations and gifts Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums has received over the years. Donations and gifts have enhanced our collection and contributed to the understanding of our rich heritage.

Our goal is to strengthen our collection by seeking to acquire works and artefacts that are:

• Significant in the context of the collection
• In good condition, bearing in mind their date of creation and medium.

If you are interested in making a donation or a bequest to Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, we would like to hear from you. We are not able to accept all donations or ensure that your donation will go on display. However, we are always happy to offer advice and determine the best environment for your donation.

Donations

We welcome donations of objects to our collection provided they meet our current collecting policies.

Please note that any donations to Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums requires a transfer of ownership from you to Aberdeen City Council. Please contact one of the following curators to discuss possible donations.

Decorative Art
For donations related to any decorative art objects such as ceramics, glass, metalwork, costumes, jewellery, and silver.

Jennifer Melville, Lead Curator
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 523700
Email: jmelville@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Archaeology
For donations related to archaeological finds, artefacts, coins and banknotes.

Judith Stones, Lead Curator, Local History and Archaeology
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 523658
Email: judiths@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Please note that the law of Bona Vacantia (Treasure Trove) applies in the case of all ancient objects found in Scotland and the legal position is different from that in England.

http://www.treasuretrovescotland.co.uk

Fine Art
For donations related to prints, drawings, sculpture, works on paper, paintings and watercolours.

Jennifer Melville, Lead Curator
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 523700
Email: jmelville@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Maritime, Science and Industry
For donations relating to Maritime history, Science and Industry such as ephemera ship models, photographs of Aberdeen and Aberdeen shipping, domestic appliances, office equipment or objects relating to the oil industry.

Meredith Greiling, Curator
Tel: + 44 (0) 1224 337700
Email: mgreiling@aberdeencity.gov.uk