Museum Storage Solutions by Brysdales
Brysdales stands at the forefront of museum storage solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services to safeguard and preserve precious collections. With over 50 years of industry expertise, we have become the go-to partner for museums, galleries, and archives nationwide. Our deep-rooted understanding of the cultural sector’s unique demands enables us to craft bespoke storage systems that evolve alongside our clients’ needs, allowing our clients to focus on what truly matters – sharing their collections with the world.
Our team of specialists works tirelessly to develop innovative solutions that protect artefacts from environmental threats and ensure their longevity. From climate-controlled units to state-of-the-art security systems, we provide end-to-end solutions that cater to the most discerning requirements of cultural institutions.
Museum Storage - Our Offering
With priceless works of art and precious, irreplaceable artefacts to care for, it is imperative that museums work closely with expert, trusted storage solution partners. Brysdales has a wealth of experience, spanning more than four decades, and has been helping customers in museums across the country to store and exhibit everything from tapestries to ancient tombstones.
From custom-designed shelving and storage units to advanced mobile storage systems, our products are engineered to provide maximum efficiency, safety, and accessibility. Our portfolio includes:
Specialist Museum Shelving
Designed to accommodate a variety of object sizes and shapes, our museum shelving systems ensure secure and organised storage of artefacts, paintings, and other valuable items.
Mobile Storage Solutions
Our state-of-the-art mobile storage systems, featuring powered or manual compaction, allow museums to maximise their available space while maintaining easy access to their collections.
Archival Storage Systems
Brysdales offers purpose-built archival storage solutions, including acid-free boxes, archival folders, and custom-made cabinets, to safeguard delicate documents, photographs, and other fragile materials.
Customisable Storage Units
Recognising that every museum’s needs are unique, we work closely with our clients to design and manufacture custom storage units that seamlessly integrate with their existing infrastructure and display requirements.
Our Dexion Centre accreditation means we have the backing of the leading brand for storage and shelving products, so you can be sure that your invaluable items are in the safest possible hands.
The Key Features of Museum Storage
At the core of our museum storage offerings are features that prioritise the preservation, security, and accessibility of cultural collections. Some of the key features include:
- Robust construction: Our storage systems are built using high-quality materials, ensuring long-term durability and the ability to withstand the weight of heavy or bulky items.
- Environmental controls: Many of our storage solutions incorporate advanced environmental controls, such as temperature and humidity regulation, to create optimal conditions for the preservation of delicate artefacts.
- Specialised finishes: We utilise specialised finishes and coatings that are designed to minimise the risk of off-gassing and other factors that could potentially harm the stored objects.
- Flexible configuration: Our modular and adjustable storage systems allow for easy reconfiguration, enabling museums to adapt their storage layouts as their collections grow and evolve.
The Key Benefits of Museum Storage
Museums and cultural institutions can unlock a host of benefits that enhance the long-term preservation and management of their collections. These benefits include:
- Improved collection management: Our storage solutions facilitate efficient cataloguing, retrieval, and accessibility, enabling museums to better manage and utilise their holdings.
- Optimised space utilisation: Through innovative storage designs and space-saving features, our clients maximise their available storage capacity, ultimately reducing the need for off-site or external storage facilities.
- Enhanced collection preservation: The environmental controls and specialised materials used in our storage systems ensure that delicate artefacts are protected from environmental threats, such as fluctuations in temperature and humidity, as well as physical damage.
- Streamlined operations: Brysdales’ end-to-end support, from design to installation and maintenance, allows museums to focus on their core mission of exhibition, education, and research, rather than managing complex storage logistics.
