After banks and jewelry stores, museums hold some of the most valuable objects in the world. These museums are responsible for preserving and exhibiting material treasures, as well as the history and memories of countries and nations, rare objects, and works of art that can cost millions of dollars. If these works and objects are lost, stolen, or damaged for any reason, the damage can be irreparable.
⚠️ Threats Facing Museums
While theft is often the first threat that comes to mind when considering the safety of museums, it is only one of many potential threats. Other dangers include moisture, mold, dust, oil, terrorist attacks, looting, fires, floods, and other disasters. Carelessness and negligence can also cause serious damage to the objects in museums.
The large number of threats facing museums highlights the importance of security. For museums that will exhibit or preserve valuable works, it is often preferable to construct a new building specifically designed for museums, rather than converting existing buildings. This allows for a more efficient path for visitors to view all the works, as well as for better control over inputs and outputs through limited entrances and exits.
Digital Security and Inventory Management
Although the physical security of museums is ensured, the security of digital data and inventory lists is still provided through conventional methods. To properly protect our cultural heritage, it is crucial to use high-tech Museum and Collection Management software. Muselera, a 100% native software, provides museums with advanced digital security and inventory management using cutting-edge technologies like blockchain.
Muselera's Security Features
Blockchain Technology
Each artifact record uses blockchain technology to create unique ID numbers with an unsolvable algorithm using all inventory numbers. This structure instantly detects unauthorized record deletion attempts.
Condition Tracking
All artifact conditions are uploaded to the system with photographs on the day of museum admission and during maintenance, enabling detection if artifacts are replaced with replicas.
Deaccessioning Management
As a result of damage or sale of artifacts, deaccessioning can only be performed by authorized users with wet-signed forms uploaded to the system.
Transfer Management
Facilitates digital management of artifacts temporarily leaving the museum for maintenance or exhibition purposes, with controlled departures and arrivals monitored through the system.
Fast Access
With fast and modern technology, it makes it easier for museum management staff and visitors to access data. Web-based architecture allows access from anywhere.
Automatic Reminders
Helps prevent problems such as forgetting or neglecting planned maintenance by automatically reminding users to ensure artifacts are transferred to future generations with minimal damage.
Elements Required for 100% Security in Museums
- Museum Architecture The museum building is designed in accordance with museum architecture and is structured to prevent external threats. Disaster-resistant design suitable for artifact preservation.
- Security Equipment 24/7 monitoring using high-definition cameras and monitoring systems, sensitive alarm systems, gas and humidity sensors, and gaseous fire extinguishing systems.
- Security Personnel Employment of specially trained security personnel and periodic training. Regular practice of emergency procedures.
- Planned Maintenance Planning maintenance to protect artifacts from external factors such as moisture, rust, oxidation, oil, and dust, tracked through Muselera.
- Condition Records Regularly comparing each object against the condition recorded in Muselera and updating records as necessary. Photo documentation to track changes.
- Conservation Managing conservation information to prevent artifacts from being affected by external factors such as light, airflow, temperature, and humidity.
- Inventory Security Preventing unauthorized modification of museum inventory records is only possible with secure software and regular backups. Muselera provides maximum security with blockchain technology.
Security Statistics
100% Data Security
Inventory data protected by blockchain technology
24/7 Monitoring
Continuous condition tracking and automatic alert systems
Multi-Layer Security
Integrated management of physical, digital, and inventory security
