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Can I bequeath an object/collection to a museum?

Talk to the museum while you are alive! Now is the best time to find out whether or not the museum wants your object. The information associated with an object has a value, just as the object itself does – so museum curators often want what you know about your object too. If you have a large collection, museum staff may want to talk to you about the information they would like you to record, and may be able to provide advice on suitable paper or computer systems.