Collections policies
Information about Norfolk Museums Service (NMS) Collections Policies including immunity from seizure
These policies outline the principles that provide NMS the framework and standards for transparent and scrupulous management of collections in our care, using clear procedures and decision making processes common to UK museums in the Arts Council Accreditation Scheme.
If you have further enquiries regarding collections management policies and procedures, contact collections.management@norfolk.gov.uk.
Loans
The Norfolk Museums Service loans out programme has been paused temporarily. This is due to delivery of the Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn project. All loan requests that have already been agreed will still be delivered.
Collections development
Deposition of Archaeological Fieldwork Archives
- Notification of charging for archaeological archives (PDF) [132KB]
- Deposition Requirements for Archaeological Fieldwork Archives (PDF) [385KB]
Due diligence
- Due diligence policy (PDF) [106KB]
- Due diligence checklist for archaeological archives (for information only) (PDF) [515KB]
Human remains
Responsible Fossil Hunting
Fossil collecting is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but we need to do it responsibly to maintain our fossil heritage for future generations. Download our free fact sheet about how to responsibly collect fossils in Norfolk, with tips on how to keep safe and within the law.
Knowing more about our geological heritage helps a great deal when fossil hunting. Also download free fact sheets about many aspects of Norfolk geology and fossils here:
- Responsible fossil collecting fact sheet (PDF) [534KB]
- Amber fact sheet (PDF) [4MB]
- Belemnites fact sheet (PDF) [1MB]
- Crag fact sheet (PDF) [1MB]
- Fossil deer fact sheet (PDF) [2MB]
- Mammoths fact sheet (PDF) [2MB]
- Meteorite fact sheet (PDF) [3MB]
- Sea Urchin fact sheet (PDF) [1MB]
- Sponge fact sheet (PDF) [942KB]
Immunity from seizure
There are no exhibitions with protected objects at present.
All works currently being proposed for or covered by immunity from seizure in the UK are linked to the Arts Council's website.