Monday, 8 June 2015

What To Consider When Planning For 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.

The nature of the artifacts does matter when it comes to keeping them in the museum. Some are very fragile and need keeping in special places. Since they are bound to get touched or mishandled by visitors visiting the places, they should be kept in a way that the facility they are in does not give room for any activity that is likely to damage them.

Any object or element displayed should be in a position that offers the most effective view to the people visiting the place. This is keenly looked into when coming up with the storage facilities. The height in which they are placed should favor every visitor coming in at all times. This will ensure that the views to do not struggle in any way when viewing the items on display.

The number of items or objects is another factor. Some are found in large numbers and have to be displayed in such large numbers for one reason or another. They are likely to occupy a lot of space and a lot is put into consideration when it comes to storing them. The storage facilities have to be able to occupy the least space possible and at the same time be in a position to host all of 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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