The permanent collection is a cultural resource that allows the public to explore and engage with Canada’s immigration history and the contemporary experiences of newcomers to Canada.
To request information, files, or permissions, please contact the Collection Manager at collections@pier21.ca
Fees for Reproduction and Use
Requests may take up to 1 month (20 business days) to complete. Urgent requests may be accommodated on a “rush service” basis, depending on the size of the order. Double fees will apply for rush service (10 business days or less).
No usage fees will be charged for any content within the public domain.
All orders are subject to applicable taxes.
| Administration | Fees |
|---|---|
| Shipping | Regular Canada Post rates |
| Handling | $10.00 |
| Research | $15.00/30 minutes (the first 30 minutes are free) |
| USB Flash Drive | $5.00 |
| Reference Copies | Fees |
|---|---|
| Digital Image (8x10; 300dpi) | $25.00 |
| Photocopy | $0.20/page |
| Audio | $10.00 |
| Video | $15.00 |
| Use - Noncommercial | Fees |
|---|---|
| Digital Image (8x10; 300dpi) | No additional fee |
| Audio | $22.00 - 1-10 minutes $25.00 - 11-30 minutes $26.00 - 31-90+ minutes |
| Video | $40.00 - 1-10 minutes $50.00 - 11-30 minutes $60.00 - 31-90+ minutes |
| Use - Commercial | Fees |
|---|---|
| Digital Image (8x10; 300dpi) | $75.00 |
| Audio | $32.00 - 1-10 minutes $35.00 - 11-30 minutes $36.00 - 31-90+ minutes |
| Video | $55.00 - 1-10 minutes $75.00 - 11-30 minutes $200.00 - 31-90+ minutes |
*Please note that multi-media editing services are not available
The Museum receives government funding that covers personnel and facility costs. We rely on self-generated revenue, including donations, to ensure we continue to provide exceptional public and educational programming, transformative exhibitions, and access to our collections.