Donating to the Museum

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is actively seeking materials from Holocaust survivors, liberators, and eyewitnesses to help preserve the history and memory of the Holocaust. If you are looking for how to donate Holocaust artifacts, our Collections Department is here to help guide you through the process. By donating artifacts, you help ensure these important stories remain accessible to researchers, educators, students, and future generations.

The Museum collects materials connected to Virginia, most commonly from Holocaust survivors who settled in the Commonwealth after the war or from Virginia service members who participated in the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. The Museum no longer accepts Nazi material culture, including flags, armbands, daggers, or other military items.

Examples of Materials We Collect

• Artwork
• Books
• Documents, correspondence, and diaries
• Personal effects
• Photographs
• Sound and video recordings
• Textiles
• Three-dimensional objects

Interested in Donating Holocaust Artifacts?

If you would like to donate Holocaust artifacts or other historically significant materials to the Virginia Holocaust Museum, please complete the Donation Inquiry Form using the button below. Include a brief description of your item(s), and a member of our Collections Department will review your submission and contact you if additional information is needed.

Please do not send artifacts to the Museum without first completing the Donation Inquiry Form or speaking with a member of our staff so that appropriate arrangements can be made.