Help Preserve the Legacy: Donate Artifacts or cars
Why Donate Artifacts
The public can help enrich our collections by donating artifacts related to the rich history of the Packard automobile, including advertising art, parts, photographs, and more. We use these items in our exhibits and educational programs, and make them available to interested scholars and researchers. We are very selective of the items we accept. While we wish we could accept any and all offers, the Museum has neither the storage capability nor the staff resources to accept everything. We generally do not consider unsolicited donations, nor can we promise to display loaned or donated items. Our curatorial team is very focused on telling the complete Packard story, and donation offers are accepted after a rigorous selection process.
We are 501(c)(3) non-profit. EIN Number 31-1340842
How to Donate Artifacts
If you have a Packard artifact or item of interest please send a detailed description, with photos if possible, to info@americaspackardmuseum.org. After careful consideration, staff will direct you for further action. The entire team at America’s Packard Museum thanks you for thinking of us!
Why Donate a Car?
When you donate a car to the Museum you preserve history, enhance the collections, and improve and public programming. The collections become better because of your generosity.
Your donation is tax deductible.
You receive four free docent tours for a year and public recognition on the display panel, website, and social media.
The Museum cannot accept aircraft, bikes, boats, or motorcycles.
How to Donate Vehicles
If you have a vehicle you want to donate, please send a detailed description, with photos if possible, to info@americaspackardmuseum.org. After careful consideration, staff will direct you for further action. The entire team at America’s Packard Museum thanks you for thinking of us! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. EIN Number 31-1340842.
What Cars are Accepted
The legal owner must have a clear title with no liens and the vehicle is in good condition.
The car must be donated to America’s Packard Museum with no conditions.
Non-Packard vehicles are sold to raise funds for collections and programming and they will not be added to the permanent collection.
Packards are accepted if they fit the collection scope.
Please note, America’s Packard Museum cannot buy cars.
By IRS rules, the Museum cannot provide a value of the car for donation, nor can we provide the name of an assessor.