Museum Storage Solutions from the Experts
Rackline and its teams are the experts in tailored museum storage, having worked within the sector since 1984. Our Museum focused solutions are developed, designed and manufactured specifically for use in museum environments, ensuring valuable inventory is kept safe and in ideal conditions.
Our Storage Solutions for Museums Include:
- Static Shelving – Ideal for archives
- Roller Racking/Mobile Racking – High density storage – safely store items in the smallest footprint
- Industrial shelving and racking – For larger, heavier objects
- Lateral, vertical and pull-out art racking
- Museum Cabinets – Keeping your items in the perfect envirnmental conditions
- Plan Chests – For the safe storage of important documents.
- Custom Displays
- Adaptions for: map hanging, costume storage, archiving and more.
Developing the Perfect Storage Solution for your Individual Needs.
At Rackline, we understand that each museum is different and each collection is different. That’s why we take a consultative approach. We use our knowledge, and take the time to examine the space available. We examine the conditions that your collection requires, and the size and shapes of objects within your inventory. This allows us to suggest the correct combination of systems, and the perfect tailored solutions that will bring your dreams into reality.
A Proven Partner
Our museum storage solutions are innovative and secure, and our museum collection storage has been used throughout the world. Take a look at our case studies to see how many museums have worked with Rackline implement the best possible solutions for their storage needs.
Our systems are in use in numerous museums, including:
Museum Gallery
View some our past storage projects for our clients working in museum environments.
Museum Case Studies
Just some of the projects undertaken by Rackline. We will add to these constantly so keep checking back.
Colchester Museum – Museum Collection Storage
Read how Rackline’s teams undertook a pivotal role in the design, manufacture and installation of storage solutions for the Colchseter Museum Resource Centre.
Fox Talbot Photography Museum – Museum Storage Shelving
Read how Rackline supported the creation of a high density museum storage area for the Fox Talbot Photography museum.
Vestry House Museum
As part of its revitalisation plans during 2023/24 Vestry House Museum engaged Rackline to support in the maximisation of the museum storage areas.
National Museums Liverpool – Picture Racking
When the team at National Museums Liverpool were looking to expand its collections storage capacity with picture racking, it naturally turned to Rackline.
National History Museum Darwin Centre
See how Rackline supported the fit-out of the new National History Museum Darwin Centre, Providing mobile solutions to keep its 3 million + botany specimens safe.
Lambeth Palace Library and Archives
Read how Rackline supported the construction of Lambeth Palace Library and Archives, the home of the Church of England archive.
Storage Products for Museums
Below are some of the solutions Rackline designs, manufactures and supplies into Museums.
Art Storage
Rackline’s range of Artwork Storage Solutions are designed to keep your precious inventory safe yet accessible. See our Pull out Art Racking, Lateral Art Racking and Toast Track Solutions.
Mobile Shelving
Our high density Roller Racking is ideal for the secure storage of your collection in the smallest possible footprint. Maximise your space, without compromising on accessibility.
Static Shelving
We offers a huge range of static shelving, from standard library shelving to archive shelving, to stronger industrial solutions depending on your collection, the size and weights of your items.
Secure Storage
Keep your valuables away from un-authorised individuals and safe from contamination in Rackline’s range of secure cabinets. Talk to us drawers, shelves or about adaptions such as runners to fit your trays.
Museum Cabinets
Rackline’s Museum Cabinets are designed to keep your valuable inventory safe. Double skin, steel structure combines with clever design to keep your items secure and safe from external contamination.
Using the Heritage Fund with Rackline
Did you know you can use the Heritage Fund to upgrade museum storage?
To date the Heritage Fund has awarded nearly £2.3 billion to 5,600 museums across the UK. The funding aims to support heritage organisations, large and small including national and local authority museums. Funded by National Lottery players since 1994, the grant can be used to fund a range of projects that transform the UK’s culture and aid heritage organisations.
The heritage fund is particularly useful for museums where space is limited and can be used to create new displays, store historic relics and create more space for new exhibitions.
Applying for Heritage Funding
Ranging from £3,000 to £5 million, the National Lottery grant is available for projects of all sizes that aim to support the UK’s heritage.
To express interest in the grant for your organisation, applications are available to submit online. To find out more about the Heritage Fund visit heritagefund.org.uk.
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Find out more about our storage solutions for Museums
For more information museum storage cabinets, museum racking systems and more please call our friendly and experienced team on 01782 770144, or fill in the form below and someone will be in touch.