Museum Collections Platform

Preserve Museum
Collections Digitally
For Future Generations

Professional digitization and collection management for museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. Preserve your collections with museum-quality imaging, comprehensive documentation, and accessible digital platforms. Make your collections discoverable worldwide while ensuring long-term preservation.

Fine Art
Archaeology
Natural History
Cultural Heritage
Trusted by 500+ Museums
AIC Compliant
Conservation-Grade
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Fine Art

12,847 objects • 1400-2024

Archaeology

5,234 artifacts • 3000 BCE-1500 CE

Natural History

15,000+ specimens • Global Collection

Cultural Heritage

3,892 objects • World Cultures

100% Capture Rate Museum-Grade Quality IIIF Compatible

2.5M+

Objects Digitized

500+

Museums Served

100%

Object Capture

400MP

Capture Resolution

Comprehensive Museum Digitization

Complete Museum Collections Platform

Professional digitization for every type of museum object

Artifact Documentation

High-resolution capture and documentation of museum artifacts, objects, and three-dimensional collections.

Professional 3D capture, photogrammetry, and high-resolution imaging for artifacts of all sizes. From small archaeological finds to large sculptures and installations. Complete documentation including condition reports, provenance records, and conservation history.

Artwork Conservation

Specialized capture and preservation of paintings, drawings, prints, and mixed media artworks.

Color-accurate capture using calibrated lighting and spectral imaging. Reveal underdrawings, pentimenti, and conservation treatments. Multi-spectral imaging for detailed analysis of pigments, varnishes, and previous restorations.

Scientific Analysis

Advanced imaging techniques for materials analysis, conservation research, and authentication.

UV fluorescence, infrared reflectography, and X-ray imaging for non-invasive analysis. Reveal hidden details, material composition, and conservation history. Essential for provenance research and authenticity verification.

Photographic Collections

Preserve historical photographs, negatives, daguerreotypes, and photographic archives.

Specialized handling for all photographic formats including glass plates, film negatives, and vintage prints. Capture with appropriate lighting to reveal details without damaging sensitive materials. Complete metadata for photographic history.

Digital Collections Platform

Create beautiful, accessible digital museum collections for global audiences.

IIIF-compatible viewer technology for zoomable, shareable collection images. Integration with museum CMS, collection management systems, and discovery platforms. Support for rights management, exhibition catalogs, and educational resources.

Preservation-Grade Storage

Archival-quality digital preservation meeting museum standards and best practices.

Multiple redundant storage with fixity checking and format migration. Compliance with museum preservation standards and long-term access requirements. Secure storage for sensitive collection information and high-value digital assets.

Collections We Digitize

Complete coverage for all museum holdings

Fine Art

100% Capture

Museum-quality documentation

Archaeological

100% Capture

Museum-quality documentation

Natural History

100% Capture

Museum-quality documentation

Cultural Heritage

100% Capture

Museum-quality documentation

Photographic

100% Capture

Museum-quality documentation

Textiles

100% Capture

Museum-quality documentation

Why Museums Choose Our Platform

Professional standards for cultural heritage digitization

Conservation Standards

Adherence to AIC, ICOM, and international conservation guidelines for collection care.

Professional Conservation Standards

Complete Provenance

Detailed documentation of object history, condition, and conservation treatments.

Comprehensive Object Records

Curatorial Access

Enable global curatorial access and research through digital collection platforms.

International Research Access

Collection Management

Streamlined workflows for collection inventory, documentation, and digitization.

Efficient Collection Management

Exhibition Planning

Digital previews and planning tools for exhibition design and loan coordination.

Exhibition-Ready Assets

Scalable Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade storage and delivery for growing museum collections.

Petabyte-Scale Capacity

Comprehensive Museum Solutions

Tailored for every museum department

Fine Art Collections

  • Digitize paintings, drawings, and prints
  • Preserve sculpture and three-dimensional artworks
  • Document installation art and mixed media
  • Capture decorative arts and design objects
  • Preserve contemporary and digital art

Archaeological Collections

  • Document artifacts and excavation finds
  • Preserve ceramic, glass, and metal objects
  • Capture textile and organic materials
  • Digitize architectural fragments and stonework
  • Document archaeological site records

Natural History Collections

  • Preserve zoological specimens and taxidermy
  • Digitize botanical collections and herbaria
  • Capture geological and mineral specimens
  • Document paleontological collections
  • Preserve entomological and marine specimens

Cultural Heritage Collections

  • Preserve ethnographic and anthropological objects
  • Document cultural heritage and sacred objects
  • Digitize textile and costume collections
  • Preserve musical instruments and tools
  • Document oral histories and cultural traditions
Advanced Museum Technology

Museum-Grade Capture Technology

Our equipment and workflows meet the highest standards for cultural heritage digitization, ensuring your collections are captured with exceptional quality and care.

3D Capture Technology

Photogrammetry, laser scanning, and structured light scanning for accurate 3D documentation.

Spectral Imaging

Multi-spectral and hyperspectral imaging for materials analysis and conservation research.

High-Resolution Capture

Phase One and Hasselblad systems for museum-quality imaging up to 400 megapixels.

Object Tracking

Barcode, RFID, and digital identification systems for collection management.

Secure Access Systems

Role-based permissions for sensitive collection data and high-value objects.

Version Control

Track conservation treatments, condition changes, and collection history over time.

Object Analysis
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Analysis Results:

Object type: Painting • Materials: Oil on canvas • Condition: Stable • UV Analysis: Previous restoration identified • Pigment analysis available

Trusted by World-Class Museums

What museum professionals are saying

The digitization of our 50,000-object collection has transformed how we manage and share our holdings. Researchers can now access objects remotely, and exhibition planning has never been easier. The quality of capture meets the highest museum standards.

Dr. Sarah Reynolds

Chief Curator

Metropolitan Museum of Art

The spectral imaging capabilities have revealed details invisible to the naked eye, supporting our conservation research and authentication work. The documentation of treatment history is invaluable for future conservators.

Dr. James Harrison

Head of Conservation

National Gallery of Art

Managing our archaeological collections has been transformed by this platform. From artifact documentation to loan coordination, everything is streamlined. The ability to share high-resolution images with international colleagues is invaluable.

Dr. Elena Martinez

Collections Manager

Smithsonian Institution

Our digital collection platform built on this infrastructure has become a model for the museum field. Researchers, educators, and the public now have unprecedented access to our collections. The IIIF compatibility ensures long-term interoperability.

Dr. William Thompson

Director of Digital Collections

British Museum

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Natural History
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Children's Museums
University Museums

Museum Collections FAQs

Everything museums need to know about digitization

We digitize the full range of museum collections including paintings, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, natural history specimens, textiles, photographs, decorative arts, cultural heritage objects, and archival materials. Our equipment and expertise handle objects of all sizes, materials, and condition levels with appropriate care.
Our team includes conservators and object handlers who assess and handle materials with appropriate care. We use non-contact capture techniques, custom supports, and specialized lighting to protect fragile items. All handling follows AIC and ICOM conservation guidelines.
We utilize Phase One cultural heritage systems for 2D capture, photogrammetry for 3D documentation, and specialized spectral imaging for materials analysis. Our equipment captures in resolutions up to 400 megapixels with color calibration and lighting control meeting museum standards.
We work with your rights management team to establish digitization permissions and access policies. Our platform supports rights metadata, embargo periods, and reproduction request workflows. We can handle public domain works and manage permissions for in-copyright collections.
We support CDWA, LIDO, Dublin Core, and museum-specific metadata schemas. Our systems integrate with collections management platforms including TMS, EMu, Mimsy, and custom museum databases. Technical metadata follows cultural heritage imaging standards.
We use calibrated lighting systems, color targets, and spectrophotometers for color-accurate capture. Our workflows follow museum standards for color reproduction, ensuring consistent and accurate representation of artworks and objects across all captures.
Yes! We integrate with all major museum collections management systems including TMS, EMu, Mimsy, and custom platforms. Our API-first approach ensures seamless delivery of images, metadata, and documentation to your existing systems.
We offer comprehensive 3D capture using photogrammetry and structured light scanning for objects of all sizes. Deliverables include high-resolution 3D models, mesh files, texture maps, and interactive viewers compatible with museum platforms.
Our team includes project managers experienced in museum digitization projects. We provide detailed planning, workflows, and quality control for projects of any scale. From small special collections to comprehensive collection digitization, we manage all aspects.
We provide comprehensive documentation including imaging specifications, metadata guidelines, and quality assurance procedures. Staff training includes hands-on workshops, documentation, and ongoing support for managing digital collections.

Conservation Resources

Imaging guidelines and conservation best practices

Collections Management

Best practices for museum collections digitization

Digital Access

Creating accessible digital museum collections

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