Museum Collection Management Blog
Practical articles about museum collection management software, artifact cataloging, PastPerfect migration, public exhibitions, and inventory audits.
Moving from PastPerfect? Here's Why Museum Vault is Better
If you’re tired of dealing with local network installations, massive setup fees, and per-user licensing restrictions, it might be time to look at a modern alternative.
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The Volunteer-Friendly Collection Management System
Small museums run on the passion of their volunteers. Empower your volunteers with tools they will actually love, rather than frustrating them with complex software.
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How to Digitize Your Private Collection on a Budget
Moving beyond the spreadsheet: the affordable way to digitize and preserve your private collection with museum-grade digital asset management.
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The Small Museum's Practical Guide to Collection Management Software
How to choose museum collection management software that fits a real small team: volunteers, legacy records, limited time, public exhibitions, and all.
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Moving from PastPerfect to a Cloud Museum Catalog Without Losing the Story
A grounded migration plan for small museums moving PastPerfect or spreadsheet records into a cloud catalog without flattening local knowledge.
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Museum Inventory Audits That Volunteers Can Actually Finish
A field-tested approach to museum inventory audits: smaller scopes, clearer identifiers, simple scan outcomes, and exception reports curators can act on.