The Museum’s Collections Plan defines how efforts should focus on procurement of objects that tell the story of our community in a compelling way with multiple layers of meaning.
Histories and cultures also have to be protected, filled in, and strengthened over time in order to ensure their long term survival. As we collect, Museum staff, led by the Collections Manager, surveys our collection and takes note of what items, histories, cultures, and experiences are missing. The themes, eras, movements, and other items below are a result of continuous review of our collection.
Consider donating artifacts and archival materials to the Brick Store Museum. You can help us narrate our human story for future generations. Prior to doing so, please review our “Donating an Artifact” guidelines.
To start a conversation, please email the Collections Manager at info@brickstoremuseum.org.
Pride and LGBTQ+ History
Can you help the Museum collect local LGBTQ+ history? Consider donating memorabilia, oral histories, written memories, artifacts, and archives relating to LGBTQ history in southern Maine and the Kennebunks, belonging to any era.
National Movements & Protests
Help us capture pivotal moments in our shared national history by saving your signs, buttons, articles, and more. Imagine what would happen in the future if we did not have these artifacts to explain our culture to future generations. Cultural and seismic shifts in the historic record are incredibly important to capture – we’re depending on your help to collect it.
Era-specific
We are currently looking for artifacts that can narrate the mid-to-late 20th Century (1930s and beyond); and the early 21st Century.
Cultural Focus
Indigenous history, craft and artwork in any era
African American history, craft and artwork in any era
This list will constantly be updated with new categories and requests. Thank you!