Loaning to a Museum

[roarfrom34]

For years the head curator at the Babe Ruth/Sports Legends Museum in Baltimore was also a longtime beer vendor at Oriole games.

Back in '06 I was at a game & bought a beer from him and he knowing of my collection (from previous items I had loaned them) asked if I had any Doug DeCinces memorabilia as he was elected to the Orioles HOF that year..

I told him I had a game used jersey, he then asked if they could borrow it for an exhibit they'd be having over the summer for the induction and the next time I was down for a game I dropped off the jersey and signed the paperwork (and I wasn't charged for the beer).

After the fact they had a photo of DeCinces in front of the display case in their quarterly publication (which I thought was cool):

[71buc]

That is very cool!

[timtass]

Make sure to take detailed photos of what you are loaning them. Also, a inventory of everything you loan them.
If they are a reputable museum they should have a contract for the items and proof of insurance. Make sure it has a disclaimer for damage while on display.
If shipping items back to you have insurance amount for freight/shipping. Also have them reuse the packing material you used if shipped to museum.

[Hondo]

Hi Mike - sounds like you have received some great suggestions here. I loaned some signatures to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame - it was a great experience. Two minor considerations for you. If you carry insurance on your collection, you will need to notify your carrier where your loaned items are located. Also, if any older or light autographs are on display, make sure the lighting source is reduced in order to preserve the item.

Take care
Dick

[pbspelly]

https://nypost.com/2021/07/10/yankee...y-mantles-bat/

[71buc]

Originally Posted by pbspelly

https://nypost.com/2021/07/10/yankee...y-mantles-bat/

Joe needs to call his pals Leon and Larry...

[71buc]

I’m helping out at the museum this week. Today I will be cataloging their 1971 Pirates game used bat collection. Here are a few photos of some of the items I loaned them. I’m “collecting” some amazing memories this week. Here is Clemente’s 1971 World Series MVP award. It came with the car. It was incredible to hold it in my hands.