The Museum is entrusted with over 20,000 objects, archival documents and historic photographs that are held in public trust for our community. All are generously donated to us by the passionate individuals who make up our community. As the leading museum for the West Parry Sound District, it is our responsibility to ensure the preservation and longevity of these items, and with your help, we have been able to do just that. 

 

Adopt An Artifact is a sponsorship program that encourages individuals to assist in preserving the Museum’s collection. By ‘adopting’ one of the artifacts housed within our collections room, you will be supporting our efforts to protect and preserve our district's heritage. As a not-for-profit organization, the Museum staff and Board of Directors truly appreciate this meaningful gift. 

 

Do you have someone in your family that is impossible to buy gifts for? Adopt an Artifact is the perfect way to show your love and give the gift of history! We are delighted to give individuals the chance to ‘gift’ their adoption to family and friends. The Museum also encourages schools and businesses to adopt artifacts; it is a great way to show your love of our districts heritage. 

 

Want to personalize your adoption? Let us know why you chose to adopt an artifact and we will include your story on our website.  

 

Show your dedication to our local history by adopting an artifact today! 

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*Personal stories and comments about why you chose to Adopt an Artifact are optional features. Stories provided to the Museum will be posted on our website unless otherwise indicated. If you are adopting an artifact as a ‘gift,’ we will send the stories, if included, to the gift recipient as part of the Photo Card. If you do not want your story published, please indicate your desire in that portion of the form.  

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Becoming a Guardian to one of our Artifacts 

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Thank you for your support in our Adopt an Artifact program. Your contribution will go a long way in the care of the Museum’s Permanent Collection, preserving it and making it accessible for future generations. 

There are four ways to join: 

 

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Adopt-An-Artifact Form

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Adoption Policies: 

1. Adoptions are for a one-year term only. Museum staff will contact you towards the end of your term to remind you that your adoption is close to its expiration date.  

2. Please allow one to two weeks for the Museum to process and mail the adoption certificate, photos, and tax receipts. 

3. The Museum offers the option of gifting your adoption. If desired, the Museum can mail the adoption certificate directly to the gift recipient; just include their address when filling out the form. If you do not fill out the gift recipient’s information, the certificate and photo will be mailed to the purchaser. Charitable tax receipts will ALWAYS be sent to the purchaser’s address. 

4. Payment can be made securely online with Visa, Mastercard or Interact Debit. Cash or personal cheques will be accepted through mail or in person at the Museum on Tower Hill. 

5. The Museum encourages individuals to leave personal stories and comments about why you chose to Adopt an Artifact but it is not required and is an optional feature for all individuals wishing to adopt. If you include a story on the adoption form it will be published on the Museum website and sent to the gift recipient, if that portion of the form is filed out. If you do not want your story published, please indicate your wish on the form. 

6. For more information about the Adopt An Artifact sponsorship program, please contact Amy Sultana, Collections Supervisor, at 705-746-5365 or collections@museumontowerhill.com.