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Fine Art Collections

Fine art collections require a collections management system that can do it all. Attend to every aspect of your collection—from conservation documentation to digital asset management to online collections—with integrated, scalable software designed to grow alongside your museum and facilitate your daily tasks, workflows, loans, and exhibitions.

Catalogue collection objects with ease, thanks to customizable data entry fields

Link object records to upcoming exhibitions and loans to ensure necessary staff is updated

Save time with a seamless end-to-end workflow between exhibitions and loans

Prepare all shipping paperwork and insurance documentation more efficiently

Keep detailed and consistent records with the system's integrated thesaurus

Manage images with exceptional metadata and media controls

Use hierarchical location and movement tracking to maintain a close eye on collections objects

Preserve your collections data with granular, user-specific security settings

Create exportable reports using your choice of standard or custom-designed templates

Features to Efficiently Manage Your Fine Art Collections

Exhibition Object List

Use our Exhibition module to organize, track, and even prevent light overexposure to on-display collection objects.

Field-Specific Search

Find what you need in seconds using our powerful search tool with configurable query filters.

Data Entry View

Create detailed object records in our Objects module, featuring custom input fields and a limitless number of linked photos and media.

Lightbox View

See your entire collection in perfect clarity using the lightbox view in the Objects module.


	Once we got TMS set up, it practically does the work for you.

	Bridget Bryson, Manager of Curatorial Affairs & Communications Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg

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