Doncaster Council

What the service provides

The Museum Loans Service has a rich and varied collection which supports the National Curriculum, including natural history specimens, social history artifacts, models and artwork. However, items which can be added to the collection are always welcome, so next time you are clearing out the attic, garage, cupboards, etc. please think of us.

Resources are used to provide support in the classroom after a museum/education visit; handling objects for interactive learning; and displayed exhibitions in protective plastic cases.

Loans can now be ordered using the on-line catalogue, which can be found using the 'Museum Loans Catalogue' link below. Simply add the available items to your basket and then complete your details when you 'checkout'. Once you 'submit' the request, it will be sent through to our loans office where your order will be processed.

There is a van delivery service and/or personal collections by borrowers. The service is free to Doncaster Local Authority (LA) schools. 

Deliveries are divided into 5 areas. To find your delivery area please download the School Areas List document and then the relevant area delivery-collection schedule for delivery dates. 

For further details, contact the Loans Service by phoning 01302 886491.

Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm - visits by appointment only. Free car parking and loading area. Limited wheelchair access.

• Museums Loans Catalogue     

• School Areas List
• Area 1 Delivery-Collection Schedule
• Area 2 Delivery-Collection Schedule
• Area 3 Delivery-Collection Schedule
• Area 4 Delivery-Collection Schedule
• Area 5 Delivery-Collection Schedule

Conditions of Loan

1. Items should be checked immediately on receipt 
2. The borrower is responsible for the care, security and safety of items on point of delivery until they are collected
3. Please report loss or damage immediately to the Museum Loans office
4. All loss and damage will be charged to the school
5. Objects and paintings should not be displayed in direct sunlight or next to a room heater
6. Please do not attempt to repair any damaged items as this may damage the item further
7. Personal loans must be returned to the Barnby Dun site on the return date unless prior arrangement has been made for a van collection or loan extension
8. If the personal loan is not returned to Barnby Dun on the return date an overdue charge of £10.00 per day will be made
9. Whilst items are on loan it is the responsibility of the loan institution to ensure items are handled appropriately by pupils, teachers and/or members of the public. No responsibility will be taken by Doncaster Council for any physical injury sustained by persons using items from Doncaster Museum Loans Service collection.
10. Items in your care must not be placed on loan to a secondary institution
11. Depending on availability, loan periods can be extended by contacting the museum loans service the day before collection
12. Please ensure that all units are in a central area on the collection date      

Reminiscence Collection

• Reminiscence Collection      

Location Map

How to find us (This links to Multimap.com which shows the location of the Museum Loans Service)