Our collection has grown over two and a half centuries, with objects and documents donated by Gunners of all ranks, civilians, other museums, public bodies, governments and even a number of reigning monarchs! We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has made a donation to the collection, helping it to become one of the most important military collections in the UK.

 

Types of items we accept

We continue to collect objects and documents that relate to the Royal Artillery or to artillery in general, but with such a large collection (and limited storage space) we try to avoid collecting items that are not relevant to these stories, or duplicates of examples we already hold. For example, we always accept Royal Artillery medals into the collection, but we very rarely accept medals awarded to other Regiments or Corps unless there is a direct link to a Gunner story. We can accept photographs into the collection, but for these to be useful to future researchers we need to have as much information as possible about each photograph, for example: when and where was it taken, who are the people shown, and what Regiment or Battery were they in.

 

How to make a donation

To enquire about donating an object or document, please email info@royalartillerymuseum.com. It’s helpful if you can include as much information as possible, along with clear photographs of the item. We need to know:

  • Your name and contact details
  • A description or list of the items you’d like to donate
  • Any background information that helps us understand their significance — for example, family stories
  • How you came to own the items

 

Accepting donations

All donation enquiries are considered at our Acquisition Panel meetings, which take place every two to three months. The Panel will decide whether the item fits our collecting policy. We’ll be in touch as soon as possible to let you know their decision, and to discuss delivery of the item if appropriate.

 

Please do not send any items until we ask you to do so, and please don’t send any additional items that have not been discussed.