Visit our detailed Collections Management FAQ to find out more about TMS Collections, our web-based collections management system, designed to handle every facet of collections care for museums and cultural institutions.
We already have a collections management system. How do we migrate our data to TMS Collections?
Gallery Systems provides full data migration services to our clients. We have completed hundreds of successful data migrations from most collections management systems on the market.
Contact us to find out more about our proven migration process.
How much does TMS Collections cost?
Our collections management system is priced based on your number of concurrent users.
Please visit our contact page to connect with one of our Account Managers. They can quickly assess your needs and customize a quote for your organization.
Can I run your collections management system on Mac or Windows computers?
TMS Collections runs on both Windows and Mac computers.
Our CMS is a web-based software that is accessed in a browser, it is therefore compatible with any operating system. You only need an internet connection to securely access your Read More
What is the licensing model for the TMS Collections?
Licensing is based on the number of concurrent user licenses needed by a museum or cultural institution.
Is TMS Collections different from TMS?
The short answer is yes, and no. TMS Collections is the web-based software update to The Museum System (TMS).
Although TMS Collections has a different user interface and offers enhanced flexibility, the underlying database structure is the same as Read More
What standards does TMS Collections support?
TMS Collections is fully standards-compliant and adheres to international standards in the cataloguing, management, and interchange of collections data.
Our supported data standards include CDWA, CDWA-Lite, CCO, CIDOC CRM, LiDO, ISAD(G), DACS, EAD, CCDO, Getty vocabularies (AAT & TGN), Read More
Which modules are included in TMS Collections?
TMS Collections includes ten unique modules: Objects, Bibliography, Exhibitions, Loans, Shipping, Media, Constituents, Sites, Events, and Insurance.
To learn the roles that each module plays, we suggest reviewing our downloadable TMS Collections guide.
What collections management system functionality does TMS Collections provide?
TMS Collections is a sophisticated, easy-to-use relational database application, designed specifically for collections, content, media, exhibition, and loan management.
Our web-based CMS is comprised of interrelated modules with supporting functionality for entering and tracking all collections data and management activities.