Loans and Donations:
Do you own a piece of local history that you would like to donate to Castle House Museum? If so, please read our collection policy below. This will help you decide whether we are the best fit for your item. To make a donation please email info@castlehousemuseum.org.uk with details of the item and its history of ownership, including photos if you can. A member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Please don’t post your object without contacting us first.

We are very grateful to everyone who thinks of donating their items to us here at Castle House Museum. However, we are not able to accept all items into our collection. Please do not be offended by this. It may be that we already have the same or similar item in our collection, our storeroom may be at capacity, or it could be a type of item we do not collect. We will always advise you on next steps and other heritage organisations who may be better suited.

Collections Policy:

We collect objects, photographs, documents, archives and books related to the rich history of Dunoon and the surrounding areas. We are particularly interested in acquiring more objects and materials relating to the American Naval presence in Dunoon.
 

What We Collect:
Social History – for example, objects relating to the personal and working life of people and businesses in the local area.

 

Books, Memorabilia, and Photos - for example, historic guidebooks to Dunoon, items and trinkets manufactured in Dunoon or related to the area, paraphernalia from historic local businesses, and photographs of local people and areas.
 

Archaeology – for example metal detected objects and objects that have been found which are usually older than about 300 years and relate to the history of Dunoon and the local area.
 

Science – for example fossils and rocks related to the local area.
 

Clothing and Accessories – for example dresses, blazers, and accessories.

 

 Art – for example paintings, drawings, and local ceramics.

 

 Money, Medals and Trophies – for example coins, tokens, banknotes and military and civilian medals
 

 

Please note that these are all examples. If your item is related to the incredible history of Dunoon/ the people that lived and worked there, we would love to hear from you!