Museum

At the heart of any cultural institution or museum is its collection. On average, 90 percent of a collection is kept in storage and not on display, managing this can often be a monumental task.

With a multitude of items ranging from delicate artifacts to large works of art comes very unique storage needs. Large, diverse collections call for highly adaptable storage space. Rare and delicate pieces require special care. Collections need not only be safe from unauthorized access but also need to be protected from long-term exposure to contaminants. We understand the challenges of managing and storing historical collections and offer a range of specialized solutions:

Mobile Storage – Our configurable museum storage systems can safely and efficiently store items in varying shapes and sizes such as record inventories, archeological artifacts and works of art. These systems can utilize a full range of museum shelving types and can include accessories such as museum cabinets, a variety of drawer types, custom doors, display shelving, etc.

Cabinets and Shelving – Specially designed museum cabinets can be adapted with fixed compartments, drawers, flat files or adjustable shelving and are widely used for herbarium, art preservation and specimen storage applications. Our adjustable shelving offers strength and absolute flexibility. Shelving/drawer combinations are ideal for situations that call for multiple art storage options and provide interchangeable storage using drawers or shelving in the same range. They can feature specially designed mechanically fastened silicone seals that assure airtight protection, retain inside fumigants, and keeping out dust and other contaminates.

Asset Tracking – Our asset tracking systems with bar code technology provide curators with the piece of mind in knowing that any item, at any time, can be tracked quickly and precisely to maintain integrity of their collections and protect their assets.

Whether your collection consists of entomology specimens, archeological artifacts or rare paintings – your assets are important. Our museum storage solutions ensure collections are well protected and easily accessed when needed.

Mobile Art Racks for Painting Collections – Maximize your collection storage capacity while protecting your valuable artwork. We custom design our Art Rack systems to meet the needs of specific collections. Bradford Systems can provide your art gallery with the perfect storage solution that can be easily expanded and re-configured as your collection grows or its profile changes.