About the NUMU Permanent Collection
NUMU collects works of art and historical artifacts that engage and expand interest in the globally relevant arts and histories of the Bay Area with a special focus on Los Gatos. NUMU has been a collecting museum since its inception as the Los Gatos Museum in 1965. Like most museums, we collects objects and materials of cultural and historical importance, and preserves, researches and presents them to the public for the purpose of education and enjoyment. NUMU’s Permanent Collection consists of objects, archives, and artwork tied to the history of Los Gatos and the surrounding communities.
Questions?
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Email collections@numulosgatos.org
Donate to the NUMU Permanent Collection
NUMU accepts selective donations of artwork and historical artifacts which fit our current collections scope and priorities as determined by the Collections Committee. The committee and Museum are committed to the principle that collection and donation processes conform to the highest standards of ethical and professional museum practices, and aligns with the Museum’s mission to preserve Los Gatos history.
Please Note: While NUMU works to complete an inventory and catalog of our current holdings, the Museum is not accepting object donations at this time. If you would like to submit an item(s) for donation please fill out the appropriate form linked below. We will get back to you when we are ready to receive new donations. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
NUMU accepts artworks and artifacts as either unrestricted or accessioned gifts. Unrestricted gifts may or may not remain as part of the collection - in that they may be traded for other works of art or sold to otherwise support NUMU’s permanent collection. Accessioned gifts are accepted for perpetual use in the Museum’s permanent collection – this may include items being available for loan to other qualified institutions with whom we partner.
Works of art and historical artifacts accessioned into the permanent collection are intended to significantly enhance the Museum's mission and vision and are subject to all Museum policies and requirements.
The Museum will not provide appraisals to donors per its longstanding policy. Under current IRS guidelines, NUMU cannot act as a qualified appraiser because of the inherent conflict with its role as a donee. If a donor asks for assistance in locating an appropriate appraiser, the Collections staff may suggest qualified appraisers, including art dealers and auction houses.
The goal of the Los Gatos History Project (LGHP), launched in September 2020, is to tell untold stories of Los Gatos and surrounding communities through an exploration of NUMU’s permanent art and history collections.
Please click the appropriate link below to complete a donation offer submission form:
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Learn more about the Los Gatos History Project!
The goal of the Los Gatos History Project (LGHP), launched in September 2020, is to tell untold stories of Los Gatos and surrounding communities through an exploration of NUMU’s permanent art and history collections.
