Research Fees and Research Request Form
Thank you for your interest in the collection of The Muse!
The Muse consists of the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre. We are a non-profit organization and registered charity that relies on public support to offer its programs and services. User fees for photo/archival reproductions and research services help sustain our public offerings
There is no charge to submit a request. After you have submitted this form a staff member will contact you with options on how we will proceed. For more details on fees, please consult the Schedule of Fees below.
Please use the form at the bottom of this page to make a research request.
Schedule of Fees
Research Fees
| Service | Fee | Notes |
| Self-Directed Research | No fee | Staff are required to pull research material for the visitor but researchers do not require research assistance beyond this. |
| Assisted Research |
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| Photocopies | $0.50/copy | |
| Digital Scans | $1.00/page | NOTE: There is a separate fee schedule for digital scans of photographs |
Restrictions
- Patrons are not permitted to take photographs or use portable scanners, unless otherwise approved by staff if warranted by the situation.
- The Muse has the right to deny or withhold access to materials from its collection that may be damaged in the research process.
Copyright
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We do not hold copyright for all records in our collection. The user is responsible for securing all copyright permissions prior to use of materials beyond private research and study.
Photo Reproduction Fees
Format |
Fee (+tax) |
| Digital Scan | $20 |
| 12 x 18 Print | $30 |
| 18 x 24 Print | $50 |
| 24 x 36 Print | $90 |
| 36 x 48 Print | $160 |
| 12 x 18 Print on Gatorfoam | $40 |
| 18 x 24 Print on Gatorfoam | $65 |
| 24 x 36 Print on Gatorfoam | $125 |
| 36 x 48 Print on Gatorfoam | $200 |
| 12 x 18 Print on Dibond | $75 |
| 18 x 24 Print on Dibond | $125 |
| 24 x 36 Print on Dibond | $225 |
| 36 x 48 Print on Dibond | $400 |
Research Request Form
Did you know?
The Tugboat Mather was the last steam boat on the Lake of the Woods, retiring in 1960.