Introduction to storage and display materials
Learn how to choose the correct materials for displaying and storing your items.
Introduction to collections care
Learn about collections care in this introductory guide.
MGS advocates for tourism impact of museums and galleries
MGS CEO Lucy Casot met with the Scottish Parliament cross-party tourism group to highlight the value of the museum sector to tourism in Scotland.
Preserving paintings and frames
This guide will examine how to look after easel paintings - defined here as any painting which can be moved - and their frames. Minimum equipment is needed.
Caring for paper collections
Advice on preserving your paper collections.
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.
Conservation and lighting
Advice on conserving your collections by reducing light damage.
Monitoring light and UV radiation
Monitoring light and ultraviolet radiation in your museum is an important part of environmental management.
Introduction to object disposal
Learn about the process of curatorially motivated object disposal of museum collections in this introductory guide.
Metal collections care
Learn how to care for metals in your collections and protect them from degradation and damage.
Welcoming external researchers
Researchers may include school children undertaking a project, a scholar writing a monograph, or researchers specifically contracted by your museum.
Digital Interpretation
Learn how you can use digital technology to enhance your interpretation and increase access to your museum collections.