Saturday, June 6, 2015

Factors That Determine Museum Storage

By Elaine Guthrie


It is through history that we learn about the past events and how they unfolded. The modern education systems have incorporated this history into the syllabus making it possible for many to learn of the past. It is possible to get a picture of such happenings or past existence by visiting museums or archeological sites. Some considerations are made when putting up the museum storage to effetely display the events as they were.

It is difficult to find museums that are of the same size. This explains why some host a lot in them than the others. The size will determine the capacity of items it is able to accommodate. When coming up with storage facilities, the available size will determine how best they can be put up and at the same time give space for other activities bound to take place.

The size of the object or item for storage will also determine how big the facility housing it will be. If they are remains of a big animal, enough space has to be provided in such a way that the remains can be arranged and bring a layout of how the animal looked like. Same case applies to any other items which are be displayed in the correct size they existed in.

The nature of the artifacts does matter when it comes to keeping them in the museum. Some are very fragile and need keeping in special places. Since they are bound to get touched or mishandled by visitors visiting the places, they should be kept in a way that the facility they are in does not give room for any activity that is likely to damage them.

Any object or element displayed should be in a position that offers the most effective view to the people visiting the place. This is keenly looked into when coming up with the storage facilities. The height in which they are placed should favor every visitor coming in at all times. This will ensure that the views to do not struggle in any way when viewing the items on display.

The number of items or objects is another factor. Some are found in large numbers and have to be displayed in such large numbers for one reason or another. They are likely to occupy a lot of space and a lot is put into consideration when it comes to storing them. The storage facilities have to be able to occupy the least space possible and at the same time be in a position to host all of them.

Heavy artifacts need placing or storage in places where they can less likely cause danger or destroy other items. Such include on the ground or hanging them on the wall. This tells that the facilities that holding them should be able to sustain their weight at all times.

There are conditions that are likely to affect or destroy certain items in the museums. Such include extreme lighting or high and low temperatures. This calls in for special storage facilities which are able to offer the optimum conditions required by such items at all times.




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