Donating Historical Objects

Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum invites the welcome donation of objects that will further our mission to preserve the maritime history of the Toms River area. Original and important objects or exceptional examples of common items related to that heritage are always
desirable to bring the past alive to current and future generations.


​How to Donate

Please submit a Collection Donation Inquiry (below). The information will then go to our acquisitions liaison of the Board of Trustees for review and discussion prior to accepting the object(s). A response may be expected within four weeks.


​Collection Donation Inquiry

    ​Object Information

    Max file size: 20MB
    ​Federal law prevents the museum from providing appraisal values for donated items. The museum will issue a letter confirming acceptance of your donation, but monetary valuations must be issued by a professional appraiser. Donations are tax deductible within IRS guidelines—please consult your tax advisor. When donating an object, please remember that the museum does not benefit financially from such gifts. Accepting an object obliges the museum to care for that object forever and the conservation costs are considerable. Consider setting up endowment funds to care for donated objects or contributing funds needed for immediate repair or conservation to assist the museum in the continued care of your priceless pieces of history.

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Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum

78 East Water Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Mailing Address: PO Box 1111, Toms River, NJ 08754
(732)-349-9209
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