eMuseum
eMuseum is an online collections platform that enables museums to publish and share collection data, images, and rich media while delivering engaging, accessible digital experiences.
Online Collections Platforms for Publishing Museum Collections
Publishing collections online can be complex and difficult to maintain. Gallery Systems helps museums share records, images, and research while ensuring data accuracy and delivering engaging digital experiences.
Purpose-Built for Collection Management
Designed for the Way Your Team
Actually Works
Whether you’re preparing for an audit or moving artwork across the world, we help cultural teams work confidently without reinventing the process. Gallery Systems adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.
Where Digital Access meets Storytelling
Technology for Publishing Collections Online
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Publish Collections Directly from Your DatabaseShare object records, images, and research online without duplicating data by connecting online collections directly to your collections management system.
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Engaging Digital Storytelling ExperiencesPresent collections using rich media including high-resolution images, video, audio, documents, and 3D models to create meaningful digital experiences.
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Powerful Search and Discovery ToolsEnable visitors, researchers, and staff to explore collections using advanced search tools, structured metadata, and contextual links between objects.
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Flexible Customization for Institutional BrandingDesign online collections that match your museum’s visual identity and storytelling goals with customizable layouts and templates.
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Accessible Collections for Global AudiencesResponsive design and multilingual support ensure collections can be explored by visitors across devices and geographic regions.
Trusted By LEADINg Museums Worldwide
Digital Collections Platforms Shaped by Museum Expertise
For more than 40 years, Gallery Systems has helped the world’s leading museums extend access to collections through digital tools designed for cultural heritage documentation and discovery.
Used by institutions that want to make collections accessible while maintaining accurate and authoritative collections data.
Used by institutions that want to make collections accessible while maintaining accurate and authoritative collections data.
Online Collections Management
Publish and Showcase Your Collection with eMuseum
eMuseum is an online collections platform that enables museums to publish, manage, and share collection data, images, and rich media—delivering engaging, accessible digital experiences.
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Advanced Search & Discovery: Enable users to explore collections with powerful filters and metadata-driven search.
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Customizable Web Experience: Tailor design, layout, and content to reflect your institution’s brand and goals.
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Rich Media Display: Showcase images, video, audio, and 3D content in immersive, interactive formats.
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Analytics & Insights: Track user engagement and optimize your digital collections with built-in metrics.
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Seamless TMS Integration: Publish collections directly from TMS Collections with synchronized data.
Online collections ecosystem
Easy to Use Tools for Managing Content Online
The TMS Suite connects collections management, digital asset management, and online publishing to help museums share collections with audiences worldwide. Our solutions allow museums to publish collections online while maintaining consistent and accurate collections data.
TMS Suite
The TMS Suite is an integrated collections management platform that supports the full lifecycle of museum operations, from cataloging and conservation to exhibitions, loans, and reporting.
Supporting Smarter Collection Management
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Questions About Online Collections?
Find answers to common questions about the online collection management software and how it works.
What are online collections?
Online collections allow museums to publish collection records, images, and related information on the web so researchers, educators, and the public can explore them.
Why do museums publish collections online?
Publishing collections online improves public access, supports research, increases engagement with audiences, and helps institutions share cultural heritage beyond the museum walls.
What software is used to publish museum collections online?
Museums often use online collections platforms that connect directly to their collections management system, allowing them to publish object records, images, and research online. eMuseum, from the TMS Suite, is a perfect example of software that museums use to share their collections online.
Can online collections include images and multimedia?
Yes. Online collections platforms can display high-resolution images, video, audio, documents, and interactive media to provide richer digital experiences for audiences.
Can museums control which records appear online?
Yes. Institutions can control which objects, images, and metadata are published online while maintaining internal collections records in their collections management system.
