Donating to the Museum in Animal Crossing: Wild World

Building your museum collection in Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS) is straightforward. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Enter the Museum — Located in the town center; roof has an owl weather vane.
2. Talk to Blathers — The owl curator stands in the main lobby. Press 'A' to interact.
3. Select "Donate" — Choose this option from the dialogue menu.
4. Choose Item — Your inventory opens. Select the fossil, fish, insect, or painting to donate. (Only one item per interaction.)
5. Confirm — Blathers gives a brief commentary (often humorous), then the item is added to the collection.

Key Notes

• One item per conversation — Repeat steps for multiple donations.
• Blathers identifies fossils — Bring unidentified fossils; he'll assess and accept/reject.
• Redd's paintings — Can be forgeries; Blathers accepts only genuine works.
• Completion rewards — Full collections (fish, insects, fossils, art) earn model gifts from Blathers.
• Museum hours — Open 24/7 in Wild World (unlike later games).

Pro tip: Check your collection status anytime by talking to Blathers and selecting "What's new?" or viewing the exhibits directly. Happy collecting!