Security
High Security
Space• Exhibit may be displayed in a museum or controlled-access gallery only.
• An open mall, hallway or lounge is not acceptable.
• No exhibit may be displayed outdoors.
Protection• Trained professional guards in sufficient numbers to adequately protect objects.
• Security guards during after hours and/or an electronic alarm system.
• Provisions to prevent the public from touching objects.
• Locked cases for small or fragile objects.
• Handling of objects by a curator or a registrar only.
Environmental Controls• Temperature, humidity and light controls.
• Fire alarm system and other fire protection devices according to local ordinances.
Moderate Security
Space
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Exhibit may be displayed in a limited-access area.
• An open mall, hallway or lounge area is not acceptable.
• No exhibit may be displayed outdoors.
Protection
• Trained persons on duty in the room with the exhibit to supervise.
• Locked or secured cases for small or fragile objects.
• Exhibit area must be locked and secure after hours.
• An alarm system is preferred.
• Handling objects by person trained in care of museum objects.
Environmental Controls• Temperature and light control.
• Fire protection according to local ordinances.
Limited Security
Space• Exhibits may be displayed in a gallery or lounge area, preferably not in a hallway.
• No exhibit may be displayed outdoors.
Protection• Someone (volunteer, student, receptionist) must be near the exhibit to supervise.
• Exhibit area must be locked and secure after hours.
Environmental Controls• Temperature and light control.
• Fire protection according to local ordinances.