FAQ
When can I request a trunk?
Trunks will be available for the 2010-2011 school year. To be added to our educator database and receive notification when trunk registration opens, please email the Education Department.
Trunks will be available for the 2010-2011 school year. To be added to our educator database and receive notification when trunk registration opens, please email the Education Department.
How do I reserve a trunk for my class?
Trunk requests will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. An online request form will be available as soon as trunks are ready to be shipped.
Trunk requests will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. An online request form will be available as soon as trunks are ready to be shipped.
How much does a trunk cost?
There is no cost for borrowing a teaching trunk. We do require a valid credit card number to secure your reservation (see below).
There is no cost for borrowing a teaching trunk. We do require a valid credit card number to secure your reservation (see below).
How long can I keep a trunk?
Trunks may be reserved for 4 or 6 weeks.
Trunks may be reserved for 4 or 6 weeks.
Who is liable for damage or lost materials?
The borrower is responsible for the trunk and its content. The Museum requires that a valid credit card number be provided for any losses and/or damage that may occur to the materials. Please review the IHMEC Teaching Trunk Information and Guidelines instructions packet regarding damaged or lost materials.
The borrower is responsible for the trunk and its content. The Museum requires that a valid credit card number be provided for any losses and/or damage that may occur to the materials. Please review the IHMEC Teaching Trunk Information and Guidelines instructions packet regarding damaged or lost materials.
How is the trunk shipped?
IHMEC uses multiple couriers to ship our teaching trunks. More information regarding trunk arrival, drop-off and pick-up will be available soon.
IHMEC uses multiple couriers to ship our teaching trunks. More information regarding trunk arrival, drop-off and pick-up will be available soon.





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