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In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, museums are increasingly embracing technology to protect their collections, enhance visitor experiences, and streamline operations. Integrating technological solutions transforms museum operations, making them more secure, saving money, and making them accessible to a broader audience. Here’s how some leading museums are leveraging these technologies:

By now, most of us have seen these images.

After-hours events offer numerous benefits for museums including increased engagement, additional revenue, and unique visitor experiences. These events also pose significant risks to collections due to the relaxed environment and potential for higher foot traffic in sensitive areas. Staffing for special events is another challenge due to additional costs and lack of available personnel. 

Museums continuously grapple with operational challenges, especially hiring and retaining security staff.

Here are five elements that will help ensure your security system is a long-term sustainable solution.

In the News 

In 2023, museums were constantly in the news as the sites of global protest for causes as diverse as armed conflict, food security, and climate change. Some months, there were almost daily reports of activists throwing substances at works of art, staging sit-ins where they glued or handcuffed themselves to pieces, or gathering around or inside museums to conduct rallies and protests. 

In the world of museum management, one of the most significant challenges is balancing the preservation of valuable collections with the need to remain financially viable. While central to a museum's mission, exhibitions can be costly undertakings. The financial burden can be substantial, from insurance costs to staffing and the physical setup of exhibits. However, the advent of innovative security technology, exemplified by solutions like Art Sentry, offers a promising path to reducing these costs without compromising on the quality or safety of exhibitions.

How to Maximize Your Museum Security Budget

If you’re looking for ways to make the most of what you spend, you’ll want to get our latest resource, “Maximizing Your Budget – A Strategic Guide for Museums.”

Museums and cultural institutions hold profound significance, serving as custodians not only of invaluable artworks but also as reflective mirrors of society, situated at the intersection of history, creativity, and human experience.

Within the confines of a gallery, occasional confrontations arise, often avoidable—some visitors, whether due to real experiences or perceptions, feel targeted by security personnel. Allegations range from intentional surveillance based on age, race, or other false accusations.