Supporting objects through considered design - custom mounts that balance stability, access, and display. © Tiaki Objects Conservation.

MUSEUM SERVICES

EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

We work alongside you to develop clear, practical strategies that support the effective management, care, and use of your collections. Our approach focuses on helping you understand the bigger picture - from day-to-day collection care to long-term planning, access, and preservation.

We provide tailored museum services across collection management, preventive conservation, and exhibition support, working with organisations, local government, and community collections across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Services include:

  • Indigenous cultural guidelines and collection care frameworks

  • Collection surveys and condition assessments

  • Storage assessments, rehousing planning, and implementation

  • Preventive conservation strategies and collection care procedures

  • Conservation planning and collection management strategies

  • Exhibition mounting and custom object supports

  • Exhibition display recommendations and object placement advice

  • Condition reporting and documentation systems

  • Collection maintenance planning and ongoing care frameworks

Textile flag protected in custom housing as part of preventive conservation in a museum collection

Preventive care in action - protecting and supporting collection items through considered housing and display. © Tiaki Objects Conservation.

PREVENTATIVE CONSERVATION

Effective conservation care extends beyond storage and housing. A holistic approach to preventive conservation focuses on identifying and reducing the environmental, physical, and organisational factors that impact the long-term preservation of objects and collections.

We work alongside organisations, communities, and collection custodians to develop practical, sustainable strategies that support ongoing collection care and reduce the need for interventive treatment.

Services include:

  • Environmental monitoring and control (temperature, humidity, light)

  • Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery planning

  • Collection housekeeping and maintenance programs

  • Customised storage solutions and rehousing

  • Object handling guidance and safe handling procedures

  • Preservation needs assessments and risk identification

  • Collection packing, movement, and relocation support

  • Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies

  • Staff training, workshops, and collection care guidance