What type of objects does the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum collect?

The Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum is interested in collecting objects that have a direct connection to the history and development of air and space technology. Specifically, we are interested in aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and related artifacts that tell the story of the Strategic Air Command, the United States Air Force, and the aerospace industry. We have a key interest in telling Nebraska stories and are currently seeking objects relating to:  Martin Bomber Plant and Tuskegee Airmen with Nebraska ties.

I have an object I want to donate, what should I do?

If you would like to donate an object to the museum, we would be happy to consider it for our collection. The first step of the donation process involves filling out the artifact donation form on our website. This will allow you to provide the museum with the object’s history and condition. Our curatorial staff will review your submission and determine whether it meets our collection criteria and needs.

What happens if an object donation request is accepted?

If your donation is accepted, a member of the museum curatorial staff will contact you and provide you with the next steps.

What happens if an object donation request is not accepted?

 Due to limited space and resources, not all artifacts submitted for consideration can be accepted into the collection. If your donation is not accepted, we will inform you of our decision and may suggest alternative institutions or organizations that may be interested in your object.

Does the museum accept walk-in donations?

Due to the high volume of donation requests, the museum does not accept walk-in donations. Please do not send objects to the museum or drop-off objects off at the front desk. If you would like to donate an object, please fill out the object donation form on our website as a first step and wait for our curatorial staff to contact you.         

If my object donation is accepted, will it go on display at the museum?

Not all donations go on display at the museum. Our curatorial staff evaluates all donations for their historical significance, condition, and relevance to our collection. Some objects may be used for research, education, or stored in our collection’s facility for future use. However, all objects donated to the museum are preserved and maintained for future generations.

How long will it take to hear back regarding a decision about my historical object donation request?

Our collections committee meets at the end of each month to consider historical object donation requests received throughout the month. Please give the committee ample time to consider your donation request. You should receive a response about the decision regarding your donation request within the first two weeks of the following month. The museum understands that many objects have personal meanings and memories attached to them. Although we wish we could accept every object, due to lack of space we simply cannot. We appreciate your patience and understanding.