Museum Trunk:
Scope of Play
The exhibit “Scope of Play: A Look at Toys Across the Socio-Economic Levels of the American 1820s to the 1840s” is available as a Museum Trunk. The trunk contains most of the toys from the exhibit, plus an exclusive item not found in the original display. In keeping with the exhibit’s tagline, “Toys are for everyone,” the museum trunk can be checked out by schools, home schools, and organizations, anyone who wants to teach and learn about past times of the early 1800s.
To request the museum trunk, read the loan agreement below and click the link at the bottom to fill out the loan request form.
Policy and Guidelines
Loan Policy
The Museum Trunk is free to borrow; however, late fees and replacement or damage fees may apply. Each trunk may be checked out for a maximum of 2 weeks. Loan extensions are not guaranteed and must be requested in advance.
Pickup and return of the trunk must be arranged by appointment and completed in person at the Welcome Center, located at 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, 30601. Shipping and delivery options are not available at this time.
Fees & Charges
A late fee of $10.00 per day will be assessed for each day the trunk is not returned after the agreed-upon due date. Borrowers are financially responsible for any damaged, missing, or permanently altered materials. Replacement costs will be determined based on the item’s current market value, including shipping and handling.
A complete inventory list is included with each trunk and must be reviewed both at the time of pickup and upon return. Borrowers are required to report any missing or damaged items within two (2) days of receiving the trunk.
Borrower Responsibilities
By checking out a Museum Trunk, the borrower agrees to use all materials in a responsible and respectful manner. Activities involving the trunk’s contents must be supervised at all times to prevent damage or misuse. Borrowers are expected to return all items clean, organized, and in the same condition in which they were received.
It is the borrower’s responsibility to ensure that all items are accounted for using the provided inventory checklist. Any lost, broken, or damaged items must be reported promptly to museum staff. To avoid late fees, the trunk must be returned on or before the designated due date.
After submitting the form, you'll be contacted about the availability of the trunk.
Click Here to fill out the Loan Request Form.