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Protection that Doesn’t Bbreak the Museum Budget
Museums today grapple with rising costs in security, conservation, and staffing, all while funding remains tight. This financial strain makes it increasingly difficult to safeguard valuable collections, preserve aging artworks, and deliver engaging visitor experiences.
With costs continually rising and budgets staying flat or becoming tighter due to limited public and private funds, museums must find cost-effective solutions to protect their collections while ensuring positive visitor experiences.
Fortunately, Art Sentry can help.
Three Escalating Costs that Art Sentry Reduces
While museums face rising costs in all areas of their budgets, Art Sentry reduces monetary pressures across the board.
Our clients enjoy cost savings in the following areas:
Reducing the Need for Additional Security Personnel
Art Sentry’s automated alerts and monitoring help your guards work more efficiently, reducing the need to expand or supplement your force and saving significantly on personnel costs. With guards able to cover up to 3x the number of galleries and an object protection system that will satisfy most line-of-sight exhibition requirements, museums can conserve their limited resources without compromising security.
Minimizing Damage and Repair Costs
Art Sentry’s automated alarm system reduces the number of times collections are touched, significantly lowering the need for expensive repair. By reducing more than 90% of touches, you’re likewise decreasing the likelihood of unwanted repair costs. Additionally, the Art Sentry system has been proven to reduce serious damage incidents by over 60%. Each serious damage incident can cost tens of thousands of dollars and drain the museums budget.
Lowering Insurance Premiums
Implementing Art Sentry can lead to lower insurance premiums due to the reduced risk of damage and theft. Insurers often adjust premiums based on the institution’s risk profile, and fewer incidents mean more favorable rates. Additionally, Art Sentry’s ability to identify trip hazards or other dangerous visitor situations further lowers the likelihood of claims, leading to additional savings.
Build on to Your Existing Infrastructure
Why buy an entirely new system when often, Art Sentry can be added to what you’re already using?
Art Sentry integrates with your current infrastructure, including:
Network Cameras
Support for ONVIF network cameras, including those from major brands like Axis
Leverage Existing Network
The system can run on your existing network leveraging your current router and IT infrastructure Clients that have already invested in museum security technology stand to maximize their savings by simply adding the Art Sentry solution to optimize the capabilities of their current system.
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More Than Savings
For museums with limited budgets, Art Sentry offers real savings. But it’s not the only reason our clients choose us. Explore our other use cases:
By allowing Art Sentry to handle object protection, security personnel can better focus on higher-value activities.
Visitors are free to move about galleries without feeling as if they are watched.
Art Sentry customers can leverage detailed traffic analytics, powering data-driven gallery decisions.
Art Sentry satisfies line-of-sight requirements, allowing teams to fulfill common requirements of valuable objects.
Prevent damage and reduce visitor touches by 92% with audible alerts.
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They Said it Best
Spotlight on Mary Cassatt
The Child’s Bath (1893)
Known for her intimate depictions of maternal bonding, Cassatt’s works have been safeguarded by Art Sentry, ensuring that the tender brushstrokes and emotional depth are meticulously protected and preserved when they are on display.
Artwork shown is for representational purposes only. Art Sentry maintains strict confidentiality regarding specific pieces we protect. Images shown are either public domain or used with permission. All rights reserved where applicable.
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