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Collections
These advice guides describe how to acquire, store, care for, display, and dispose of collections.
Introduction to collections care
Learn the fundamentals of museum collections care, including core principles, shared responsibilities, and practical approaches to managing, preserving, and protecting collections for future generations.
Introduction to storage and display materials
Learn how to choose how to choose and use safe, inert materials for museum storage and display, explaining how materials interact with objects and outlining best practice to prevent chemical, physical, and environmental damage.
Choosing new display cases
Learn how to choose and manage museum display cases by understanding different case types, materials, and environmental controls, and how to minimise risks from pollutants, light, heat, and handling to protect collections effectively.
Creating and improving collection stores
Learn how to design and manage museum collection stores by understanding space planning, environmental control, access, and security to ensure collections are preserved safely and remain accessible.
Hazards in Collections
Learn how to identify, assess, and safely manage hazardous materials found in museum collections and buildings.
Condition Checking Collections
Learn how to plan and carry out condition checks on museum collections, including who should be involved and how to record and use the results.
Introduction to environmental monitoring
Monitoring the environment of your museum is an essential part of caring for your collections. By keeping track of the condition of your museum, you can plan for the best ways to effectively preserve and protect your collections.
Temperature and humidity in museums
Inappropriate conditions can severely damage objects over time. This guide provides advice on creating a stable and controlled museum environment to protect your collections.
Conservation and lighting
Advice on conserving your collections by reducing light damage.