Museum collection storage is both a physical space and an ongoing process.
• It is a dedicated space used for storing museum objects, natural history specimens and archival materials. This space is designed or upgraded to meet standards and requirements for the preservation, protection, and accessibility of the collection.
• It is the ongoing process of containing, organizing and caring for the collection while it is in storage. This involves evaluating and implementing strategies and techniques to improve the condition and long-term preservation of the collection.
Each decision you make about storage should take into account how the consequences of the decision will improve the protection and preservation of collections.