Museum Storage

All museums seek a storage system that will maximize space while protecting prized collections. Spacesaver’s options offer unparalleled products for museum storage worthy of your institution’s collection.

Pullout and Lateral Art Racks accommodate an impressive number of hanging pieces, such as paintings or prints. Door and Drawer Systems encase small treasures, such as artifacts, fossils, and insect specimens, as well as flat, rare maps or printed materials. Mobile Storage Systems outfitted with Wide-span shelving can be customized to fit a countless number of pieces, from ancient pottery to dinosaur bones.

Whether your collection includes Impressionist works, Egyptian hieroglyphs, or ancient specimens of long-ago creatures, Spacesaver’s protective and space-maximizing solutions allow you the freedom to grow and reconfigure as your collection evolves.

Our solutions for museum storage

• Deliver twice the capacity of conventional storage
• Let you create efficient storage in almost any space – including space that’s often wasted like overhead and under-stair areas
• Accommodate specialized storage units: art racks for prints and paintings; suspended rolls for textiles; drawers of all sizes for small items or those that require flat storage; environmentally controlled Hollinger boxes for pieces that need special protection
• Are available with synchronized drive systems that provide smooth movement to minimize jarring and protect fragile items
• Prevent theft with security options like lockable units, keypad entry systems, and remote access control
• Are easily reconfigured when your needs change
• Allow you to store a wide variety of items in one unit with wide span shelving for oversized items; cabinets, trays, and drawers and other shelving solutions to protect delicate specimens.
• Can incorporate existing cabinetry and shelving units (both standard and custom sizes/configurations) and specialized containers
• Can interface with facility fire protection systems to limit damage in the event of a fire or flood
• Are available with synchronized drive and guide systems that provide smooth movement to minimize jarring and protect fragile items
• Reduce the need for off-site storage to improve access and save you time and money

Spacesaver products include these features and more

• Materials that are tested for full compatibility with stored material
• Programmable opening/closing to facilitate air circulation
• Silicone gaskets to seal closed aisles
• Electronic systems that interface with facility lights to minimize fluorescent exposure
• System coatings and components that meet strict archival protection standards

Learn more about our museum storage solutions.