Artifact Donation

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum accepts donations of objects and archival materials that are of particular significance to the history of World War II, aviation and spaceflight. While we appreciate the personal value placed on these items, we must give special consideration to such gifts before we can accept them to ensure they meet our specific collection goals and purpose.

The Museum has identified significant environmental deficiencies and space constraints in our collection storage areas. We are exploring options to correct those deficiencies and provide suitable space for our collection to continue to grow.

In the meantime, we are currently seeking active artifact donations for our WAC, WAVES, WASPS exhibit.

Honoring the women who answered the call in World War II, this exhibit shines a light on the diverse contributions of those who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army Nurse Corps, and Navy Nurse Corps. To bring their stories to life and showcase their experiences, we are seeking donations of artifacts and personal narratives that illuminate their remarkable service.

In determining whether items should be acquired, we use the following criteria:

• The object is consistent with the Museum’s goals.
• It is be appropriate for exhibition purposes and proves useful as an educational tool within an exhibit.
• The object was associated with a notable, historical event related to World War II, the history of aviation, or spaceflight, or depict such an event.
• The object was owned by, associated with or created by a notable person associated with World War II, the history of aviation, or spaceflight.
• The object has significant intrinsic value because it is the best of its type or one of a kind.
• The object will contribute to research and scholarship in disciplines related to World War II, the history of aviation, or spaceflight.
• The object represents a technological innovation or invention associated with World War II, the history of aviation, or spaceflight.

Please consult our curatorial staff using the form below if you have questions about the donation of artifacts, memorabilia, and other objects of historical significance.