The Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) accepts prehistoric and historic artifacts from archaeological sites in Michigan and artifacts from shipwrecks in Michigan waters. The OSA does not purchase artifacts.

Objects offered as gifts to the collections of the OSA are more likely to be accepted if the location where the objects were found can be identified. Collectors are reminded that they need the land owner's permission to remove artifacts. A permit is required to remove artifacts from federal lands, state lands or Great Lakes bottomlands.

For more information, please visit the Office of the State Archaeologist web site.

Contact the Michigan Historical Center.

Updated 07/02/2010