Museum Collections Management Blog Articles
Discover the latest in collections care and museum news on the Gallery Systems blog, from interviews with industry professionals to tips and tricks for maximizing your collections management workflows. Find articles most useful to you by browsing your role, or navigate through the archives for case studies, conversations with clients, grants guides, and more resources.
Join the Conversation at the Collections Trust Annual Conference 2015
London, UK | September 22, 2015
The Collections Trust Annual Conference will take place at the Natural History Museum in London, England, on September 22nd. It’s a chance to network with other cultural professionals and learn the latest in industry trends, while taking in an impressive natural history museum [...]
Dr. James Cuno on the Digitization of Collection Information
An Insightful Talk by the President and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust
The digital world is changing fast, and museums must adapt just as fast to better connect with audiences. By moving collections online, and with the help of social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, museum visitors can access a large amount of digital culture and information [...]
How Museums are Embracing the Digital Age
A Look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Cooper Hewitt's Digital Initiatives
Museums as media companies? It may seem like a bit of a stretch, but as museums reposition themselves for our new digital age they are becoming more than physical places to visit. Like never before, museums are throwing open their digital doors to a wider audience [...]
Join Us at the American Alliance of Museums’ Annual Meeting & Expo
Atlanta, Georgia | April 26-29, 2015
This year’s American Alliance of Museums’ (AAM) annual meeting and museum expo will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 26th to 29th, and Gallery Systems will be there. AAM is a great place to hear about the latest trends in museum practices [...]
Reasons to Attend AIC’s 2015 Conference
Miami, Florida | May 13-16, 2015
Join Gallery Systems at the 43rd annual American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) conference, and be part of the largest gathering of conservators in the US. AIC offers an important opportunity to learn and discuss the latest ideas in managing complex restoration projects, preservation methods, and exhibition needs [...]
A Look at Available Grants in 2015
Find Funding to Support Your Museum Operations and Projects
The right grant at the right time could take your institution to new heights. Below is a list of various government agencies and the types of projects they are looking to support. All the grant-giving bodies share an interest in projects that help increase public access to and engagement in collections [...]