Michael Carlos Museum

Bringing The Past to Life

When Emory University's Michael C. Carlos Museum adds new pieces, it's rarely just a handful. Collections can grow by hundreds of items at a time, each with its own storage needs. Finding space that keeps everything organized and accessible isn't always simple.

To stay ahead of that growth, the museum implemented a mix of high-density mobile shelving and wide-span storage, creating flexible space for collections of all shapes and sizes, without expanding its footprint. Their approach allowed curators to group and manage collections in ways that support research and display. 

Today, the museum is better equipped to manage a growing, diverse collection—keeping items protected, organized, and ready for study, research, or display. 

Download the case study and watch the video to see how the Carlos Museum keeps a growing collection organized, accessible, and ready for what's next.