The resources on this page are provided for our Army museum professionals and curators who help support our community of field museums.
Training
The Basic Museum Training Course provides an introduction to the Museum Directorate of the U.S. Army Center of Military History, which administers the single, unified Army collection of historical art and artifacts, and focuses on all aspects of collections care and accountability. The classroom component consists of four and one-half in-residence day sessions, Monday morning through Friday morning. The curriculum includes lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. Download and read the Basic Museum Training Course PDF below for details on how to apply.
Basic Museum Training Course (BMTC) [PDF 86KB]
Policies and Guidance
Policy Letter - Reporting Property Assets in the Army Historical Accountability System (AHCAS) to the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) [PDF 94KB]
Policy Letter - Army Artifact Conservation Procedures [PDF 111.3KB]
Policy Letter - Exhibition of Textiles, Original Clothing, and Equipment on Figures and Forms by Army Museums [PDF 1.6MB]
Policy Letter - The Salvage and Reuse of Components from Deaccessioned Army Artifacts. [PDF 419KB]
Memorandum - Temporary Halt to the Acceptance, Collection or Holding of Donations [PDF 145.5KB]
References and Resources
AR 870-20 Army Museums, Historical Artifacts, and Art [PDF 421.2KB]
Volunteers
Example: Approval Memo [PDF]
Example: Request Volunteer Memo [PDF]
Consumptive Use
Memo: Exception Consumptive Use Policy [PDF 36KB]
memo_ORNG_Exemption_ConsumptiveUse_M114 [PDF]
form_SAM_ORNG_Consumptive Use [PDF]