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AIA Museum Storage Course
In a museum, every artifact, painting, or specimen holds a story that deserves to be preserved for generations. The AIA Museum Storage Course provides you with the knowledge and techniques to safeguard these treasures. From large fossils and taxidermy to delicate manuscripts and valuable art, this course teaches you how to select the right storage products and maximize your storage space, all while ensuring the safety of the collection.
Why Proper Museum Storage Matters
Museums are guardians of history, and the way they store collections is vital to ensuring their longevity. Poor storage conditions can damage priceless items, but with the right planning, you can prevent these risks. In this course, you’ll discover how to create safe, secure storage environments that take into account factors like temperature control, lighting, and the layout of your storage space.
Course Objectives
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What You’ll Learn
- Choosing the right storage products: Learn how to select storage solutions that are designed to preserve the specific items in your collection.
- Maximizing your storage space: Discover ways to use your storage space efficiently, even when faced with large or irregularly shaped items.
- Handling storage obstacles: Understand how to overcome challenges like water pipes, exterior walls, and visitor access to protect your collections.
Why Museum Storage Planning Matters
In museums, proper storage isn’t just about organizing items—it’s about preserving history. Many institutions fail to prioritize storage until it becomes a challenge, but with the right planning, you can avoid costly mistakes and ensure the longevity of priceless collections. Effective museum storage planning can:
Protect delicate artifacts from environmental damage and handling risks
Maximize storage capacity without compromising the safety of collections
Preserve the integrity of exhibits, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.
With the AIA Museum Storage Course, you’ll learn how to integrate storage planning into your museum’s preservation strategy from the very beginning.
We Are MH USA
At MH USA, we specialize in providing innovative storage solutions that are tailored to your specific needs. As a trusted name in the material handling industry, we understand the importance of efficient storage planning and the role it plays in optimizing space and productivity. Our team is dedicated to helping architects, designers, and businesses create storage systems that are not only functional but also compliant with all federal regulations.
With years of experience in delivering high-quality storage products and services, we bring expertise and reliability to every project. Whether you’re just starting your museum storage planning or looking to improve existing systems, MH USA is here to support you with the right tools and strategies.
Take Your Museum Storage to the Next Level
The AIA Museum Storage Course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to optimize storage in any museum environment. Whether you’re working with permanent collections, rotating exhibits, or fragile items on loan, this course will help you implement solutions that maximize space and prioritize preservation.