Virtual Curator's Office

The main task of a Museum Curator is to look after a museum collection. Most curators specialise in one particular subject. Shropshire County Museum Service has specialists in archaeology and geology. Our curators also provide a range of services to the public including object identifications, advice on loans and donations and assistance for smaller voluntary run museums.

Object Identifications

Our specialist curatorial staff offer a free identification and recording service. Objects and specimens can be left at our museums where we will do our best to tell you what it is and how old it is. This usually takes around 4 to 8 weeks, however can take longer in the case of archaeological finds.

We would be grateful if you could provide us with as much information as possible about your object or specimen. It might be an important find. Recording information such as where it was found or who it once belonged to will help us identify it correctly, record it accurately and add to our understanding of Shropshire's past.

It should be noted that the County Museum Service cannot issue certificates of authenticity or give valuations. This should be done through an auction house or specialist dealer.