Museum Showcase Repurposing
Repurposing Museum Showcases
Repurposing existing display units minimises waste and supports cultural heritage longevity
With EMT’s expertise in museum showcase repurposing, institutions can achieve their exhibition goals while minimising environmental impact and optimising resource allocation. By repurposing showcases, museums contribute to sustainable practices in the cultural heritage sector, ensuring the longevity and responsible management of valuable materials.
Repurposing Process and Expertise
Museums showcase repurposing or transforming existing museum showcases and display units by modifying their shape and dimensions contributes to a reduced environmental footprint.
By reusing materials, EMT helps keep a substantial amount of materials out of landfills, minimising the environmental impact. Museums can also benefit financially from repurposing, as it reduces costs associated with new raw materials and disposal fees.
Savings can be reallocated to other important museum projects.
Faster Exhibition Turnaround
EMT has established itself as a leader in museum showcase repurposing, working closely with museum curators and exhibit designers, EMT determines which showcases can be repurposed and identifies the necessary modifications to adapt to new exhibition requirements. These alterations are carried out at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Melbourne.
One significant advantage of showcase repurposing is the reduced delivery time for new exhibits. By repurposing existing showcases, EMT can provide a quicker turnaround, allowing presentations to be open to the public sooner. This efficiency not only benefits museums by enabling them to showcase their collections more rapidly but also enhances the overall visitor experience.
FAQ
It involves modifying existing museum display units by altering their shape or dimensions rather than building entirely new cases. The goal is to adapt them for new exhibitions while keeping core structural elements.
A museum may choose repurposing because it reduces waste and reliance on new raw materials, supporting sustainability goals. It also saves costs by avoiding disposal fees and the costs of full-scale fabrication.
Modifications typically include adjusting dimensions, reshaping display units, and adapting structural elements to meet new exhibition requirements. The service is provided in consultation with curators and exhibit designers.
By enabling faster exhibition deployment, visitors can access new content sooner, which can increase engagement. Retaining high-quality showcases also helps maintain display aesthetics and structural integrity.
A museum may repurpose some display units while ordering new ones for other needs, depending on budget, schedule, or design. The approach is flexible and based on project-specific factors.
