Museum and Library (Gunther)

Discover the rewards for donating items to the Museum in Stardew Valley! Learn what you get for each donation milestone, from seeds to rare artifacts.

Hey there! So, you've been collecting all sorts of goodies around Stardew Valley, right? Well, there's a special place where you can donate those finds and get some neat rewards: the Museum, run by Gunther. It's open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM. Think of it as your way of contributing to the valley's history and getting some cool stuff in return!

The rewards are based on how many items you've donated in total, broken down into a few categories. Let's break down what you can snag:

Donating Items

This category is all about the general items you find, like artifacts, minerals, and other treasures. The more you donate, the better the rewards:

Total Items	Reward
5	9 Cauliflower Seeds
10	9 Melon Seeds
15	1 Starfruit Seeds
20	'A Night On Eco-Hill'
25	'Jade Hills'
30	Lg. Futan Bear
40	Rarecrow #8
50	Bear Statue
60	Rusty Key (You'll get by mail)
95	Stardrop

Donating Minerals

Found some shiny rocks? The museum appreciates those too! Here's what you get for contributing minerals:

Total Minerals	Reward
11	Standing Geode
21	Singing Stone
31	Obsidian Vase
41	Crystal Chair
50	Crystalarium

Donating Artifacts

This is where things get really interesting, with unique rewards for finding specific artifacts. Some rewards are listed next to the artifact, while others are tied to a total count:

Total Artifacts / Specific Artifact	Reward
Dwarf Gadget	'Burnt Offering'
Rare Disc
11 Artifacts
15 Artifacts	Skeleton
20 Artifacts	Rarecrow #7
Ancient Drum	Drum Block
Ancient Seed	Ancient Seeds + Crafting Recipe
Bone Flute	Flute Block
Chicken Statue	Chicken Statue (Furniture)
Dwarf Scroll I	Dwarvish Translation Guide
Dwarf Scroll II
Dwarf Scroll III
Dwarf Scroll IV
Prehistoric Scapula	Sloth Skeleton L
Prehistoric Skull
Skeletal Hand
Prehistoric Rib	Sloth Skeleton M
Prehistoric Vertebra
Dwarf Scroll II
Dwarf Scroll III
Dwarf Scroll IV
Prehistoric Tibia	Sloth Skeleton R
Skeletal Tail

Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for those artifact spots – they're your best bet for finding most of these treasures. And don't forget to check your mail for the Rusty Key once you hit 60 donations; it unlocks a whole new area!