Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Considerations In Designing Museum Storage

By William Wright


There are many ways that you can design your exhibitions to make sure they have enough space to accommodate every item that you have. People love collecting pictures, documents and any other thing that they hold dear. That is why it is important to have museum storage design in mind. You are in a position to come up with a plan and implement it when all things are in good condition.

Consider the environment. A lot of collections are affected by air, light and water so one needs to make sure they are free from these conditions. Make sure that there is free circulation of air to avoid mold from growing. It should be preserved well to avoid attack by insects which would destroy collection. Use anti-bacterial finishes to ensure your collection is safe.

Knowing the items you will be keeping is essential. You need to know if these are items that will break, small or large or if they need any special care. Remember that these things are of different sizes, shapes and weights so make sure that each item has a holder. There should be enough cabinets, shelves, racks and trays to keep them.

The amount of money you planning on using in designing is important. One must have set aside enough money to ensure that each thing that needs to be added has been given special consideration. It is an investment and if anything goes wrong it will end up costing you in future. Make sure there is enough space for display which in most cases is also the place where these collections are kept.

Do not be scared of getting an opinion from an expert. Having been in the field longer means that they are people in best position to give you a solution. Check from the internet for reviews and ratings given to different experts. They should be in a position to check how much space you have and how much you need for your items.

In case you have objects that can break you should have a special place meant only for those items. There are trays meant for just these items only therefore purchase several depending on your requirements. It ensures that these items do not collide with each other thus no breakage. Keep them in a place where one needs authority to reach there.

Accessibility is the point that the owner should put into consideration. You want anyone who visits your facility to reach what they want to see but at the same time the objects remain safe. Make sure nothing is left lying on the floor so that it does not affect movement of people within the facility. In case you have office records keep them in a safe place to avoid them from tearing.

People work so hard to preserve their items but in most cases what they forget is the basic techniques that must be put in place to ensure the space is enough. One wants to preserve these creations for future generations therefore keep the place clean and dry to avoid corrosion. Keep them in a way they will survive for a long time.




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