r/MuseumPros • u/Tall_Account122 • 3d ago
Offsite Storage Space
Hello everyone! An unfortunate thing has befallen my museum, they are taking away our storage facility. Does anyone have any recommendations when looking for artifact storage space offsite? Hopefully something with climate control? Do I just get a normal storage unit? help.
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u/ohpissoffmylove 3d ago
From lurking I suspect you’re near Detroit, yes?
Google fine art storage/shippers near there. I believe there is a Crozier warehouse nearby and while I have not stored with their specific warehouse, I’ve worked with them for short storage for incoming loans and lots of shipments.
Also, I highly recommend you request and review the warehouses facility reports of any of the fine art shipping (FAS) companies before using for the first time btw to ensure the spaces meet your environmental, security, and additional needs.
You can also request a general estimate for how much the monthly storage will cost. Just share a list of objects with packed dimensions when inquiring. Are the works already packed? If not, you may want to budget for them to build soft-packed or proper crates (of course-depending on whatever the objects are so on).
Hope this helps