Monday, June 8, 2015

Factors That Determine Museum Storage

By Elaine Guthrie


We get to know about the past through history and visiting places that have preserved items that better explains the past events as they unfolded. These places include museum and archeological sites. They capture every event and give a brief explanation on how it took place. They also have items and images that are in a position to create a lively picture in the viewer minds. We take a look at factors determining museum storage.

The size of the entire museum will determine how much information can be displayed in it. The storage facilities put up have to be able to effectively host the planned or targeted number of artifacts. They should be in a position to give room for free movement as well as create an ample space for all activities that will be taking place in the environs.

The size of the object or item for storage will also determine how big the facility housing it will be. If they are remains of a big animal, enough space has to be provided in such a way that the remains can be arranged and bring a layout of how the animal looked like. Same case applies to any other items which are be displayed in the correct size they existed in.

Some of the items found in the museums are very fragile and can easily get destroyed if mishandled. They therefore must be kept in areas that ensure their safety. Such calls in for special storage facilities that meet the specifications they require. The nature of the item thus qualifies to act as a determining factor of how it will be kept in such places.

The core purpose of keeping these items or information in the museums is for people to see and learn from. It is therefore of no need if they are displayed in a way that they cannot be properly viewed. They must be kept in ways that allow for every detail or angle of the objects can be easily seen without any straining or struggle. This calls in for proper lighting and strategic placing.

The number of related items will determine how they will be displayed. Some of these artifacts are discovered in large numbers and have to be displayed exactly as they were discovered. This is likely to consume a lot of space if they are big in size. A lot of consideration is required before deciding on how to store them.

Heavy objects or artifacts cannot be stored in places which cannot hold their weight. This is because they are likely to destroy the facilities if they cannot effectively carry their weights and destroy any other objects that they fall on. Weight will determine the exact position where such objects will be kept which is mostly on the ground.

Some of these artifacts are susceptible to certain conditions such as extreme lighting and severe temperatures. They should be stored in places that offer the most conducive conditions they require. This calls for special features to be integrated in such areas for them to to provide the specified conditions all through.




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