Bring Clarity and Control to Conservation Management

Conservation Management Designed for Museum Workflows

TMS Conservation Studio helps conservators and collections teams manage conservation documentation, treatment records, and project workflows. Fully integrated with our collections management solution, TMS Collections, it connects conservation data directly to object records.

  • Web-based conservation management accessible securely from anywhere
  • Seamless integration with TMS Collections for connected object and conservation data
  • Configurable reports, templates, and forms for different conservation disciplines
  • Built-in image annotation tools for documenting object condition and treatments
  • Centralized conservation records to improve collaboration across teams
Conservation staff reviewing a linked media record on a tablet, supporting condition documentation in TMS Conservation Studio.
Why TMS Conservation Studio

Conservation Management That Keeps Your Data Accurate and Connected

  • Purpose-Built for Conservation Workflows
    Designed specifically for conservation teams to document treatments, condition reports, scientific analysis, and surveys within one structured system.
  • Connected Conservation and Collections Data
    Fully integrated with TMS Collections so conservation records remain directly linked to object information without duplicate data entry.
  • Centralized Conservation Documentation
    Store reports, project information, research, and media files in one location for consistent documentation and long-term institutional knowledge.
  • Collaboration Across Departments
    Supports coordination between conservators, curators, registrars, and collections managers through shared access to conservation data.
  • Improved Efficiency for Conservation Teams
    Digital workflows replace manual processes, helping teams document treatments, manage projects, and access conservation data more efficiently.
Enhance Conservation Workflows with TMS Conservation Studio

Tools Designed for Conservation Documentation

TMS Conservation Studio brings together the essential tools conservators need to document, manage, and analyze their work in one unified database. By connecting records and workflows, it supports informed decisions and long-term collection care.

Comprehensive Conservation Documentation

Conservator restoring a fresco to support conservation documentation and collection care in TMS Conservation Studio.

Standardize and Simplify Record Creation

Create detailed condition reports, treatment documentation, surveys, and scientific analyses using structured templates designed specifically for conservation workflows.

Integrated Project and Object Management

Conservation staff examining a framed artwork in gloves, supporting integrated object management in TMS Conservation Studio.

Coordinate Work Across Collections Data

Manage conservation projects by linking objects, reports, exhibitions, and loans in one searchable system that supports coordinated conservation planning.

Image Annotation and Media Management

Collections staff collaborating over a tablet to coordinate conservation documentation workflows in TMS Conservation Studio.

Capture, Annotate and Analyze with Ease

Document conservation work with high-resolution images, annotations, and specialized media such as X-ray or infrared photography linked directly to conservation records.
A Connected Ecosystem for Museum Conservation

Integrated Conservation and Collections Management

TMS Conservation Studio works as part of the TMS Suite ecosystem, connecting conservation documentation directly to collections data. Integrated with TMS Collections for collections management, TMS Media Studio for digital asset management, and eMuseum for publishing collections online, the platform enables institutions to maintain consistent, accessible data across conservation, collections, and digital engagement workflows.

Sculptor working on a clay bust, representing the collection care conservation teams document in TMS Conservation Studio.
Paintings and tapestries in an ornate gallery representing collections conservation teams document in TMS Conservation Studio.
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Answers

Common questions about TMS Conservation Studio.

What is TMS Conservation Studio?

TMS Conservation Studio is a conservation management system designed for museums and cultural institutions. It helps conservators manage treatment documentation, condition reports, and conservation projects while connecting directly to collections data.

How does TMS Conservation Studio integrate with TMS Collections?

TMS Conservation Studio integrates directly with TMS Collections, sharing the same database. This allows conservation records, treatment reports, and object data to remain synchronized without duplicate entry.

Who uses TMS Conservation Studio within an institution?

TMS Conservation Studio is primarily used by conservators and conservation technicians, but it also supports collaboration with curators, registrars, collections managers, and other departments involved in object care.

What types of conservation documentation can be managed in TMS Conservation Studio?

The platform supports condition reports, treatment proposals, treatment documentation, surveys, scientific analyses, and conservation project records. These documents can be linked to objects, media, and related research.

Can TMS Conservation Studio support complex conservation projects?

Yes. TMS Conservation Studio includes project management tools that allow conservators to coordinate objects, reports, exhibitions, and loans within one searchable dataset to support complex conservation projects.

Is TMS Conservation Studio web-based?

Yes. TMS Conservation Studio is a secure, web-based platform that allows users to access conservation records and documentation from any device, including laptops, tablets, and desktops.

How does TMS Conservation Studio support image annotation?

TMS Conservation Studio includes built-in image annotation tools that allow users to mark up images directly within the platform. Conservators can highlight areas of damage, add condition notes, and visually document object treatments while preserving the original image file for future reference.

How much does TMS Conservation Studio cost?

Pricing for TMS Conservation Studio varies depending on the needs of your institution, including deployment requirements, number of users, amount of data, and implementation scope. To receive a tailored quote aligned with your organization’s requirements, we recommend submitting an inquiry through our contact form.

TMS Conservation Studio interface showing conservation reports and linked media records across desktop and tablet devices