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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 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.
Developing and caring for collections
Collections are the heart of a museum. They provide tangible connections to stories and help bring history to life. But they need careful management to reach their full potential.
Introduction to human remains in museums
This introductory guide is a broad overview of displaying human remains in museums.