European Standard Museum Showcases and Display Cases

European Museum Technology

Designing and Manufacturing Museum-Quality Display Solutions

Architectural glass, exhibit lighting, and sustainable showcase maintenance

European Museum Technology (EMT) designs, engineers, manufactures and maintains European standard museum showcases and display cases for museums, art galleries and private collectors worldwide.

European standard museum showcases are engineered and designed to present, preserve and protect precious art, artifacts, jewellery and collectables so they can be appreciated in the most suitable environment possible. Effective museum showcases and display cases are designed to present the items in a timeless, minimalist and aesthetically pleasing manner.

Engineering for Museum-Quality Display

Maintaining a perfect balance between offering optimum viewing accessibility, protecting the precious items from exterior elements and ensuring long-term preservation is paramount when engineering the perfect museum showcase. Whether the museum showcases are specifically designed for a permanent exposition or part of a temporary exhibit, only the highest quality materials are used in manufacturing.

Considerations for humidity, ultra-violet radiation and security protection are all considered before the showcases are manufactured using the highest quality steel, aluminium and laminated, non-reflective glass in the construction process. A well-engineered and manufactured showcase or display unit will provide decades of viewing pleasure while delivering the protection and dignity your valuable items deserve.

European Standard Museum Showcases and Display Cases

More Than Two Decades of Global Custom Showcase Expertise

EMT has designed custom European museum-standard showcases and display cases worldwide for over 25 years.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, the EMT engineers are renowned for their ability to work with museum curators, exhibit designers and private collectors to transform their initial concept or vision into reality in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

Agile Manufacturing for All Project Sizes

The European Museum Technology manufacturing facility is agile by design and intentionally designed to simultaneously accommodate large orders and smaller, more unique and complex projects. This innate ability to adapt to exceptional circumstances and individual requirements has earned the confidence of many long-term customers from around the globe.

The European Museum Technology manufacturing facility is agile by design
EMT offers Cost-Saving Refurbishment and Maintenance Services

Cost-Saving Refurbishment and Maintenance Services

In addition to museum showcase engineering, design and manufacturing, EMT offers regular showcase and display case maintenance services and works with museum designers to re-purpose existing showcases. These services extend the life of existing showcases while minimising materials discarded in landfills, often resulting in cost savings for the museum.

FAQ

European Museum Technology (EMT) provides specialised services including the design, fabrication, and installation of museum showcases. It also offers showcase maintenance, auditing, repurposing, architectural glass installation, and art engineering and fabrication.

All museum showcases are designed and manufactured at the company’s Braeside facility, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Local onsite production ensures direct oversight of quality and adherence to project specifications.

The company works with museums, art galleries, national libraries, universities, and private collectors. It also collaborates with architects, exhibit designers and artists on projects for cultural centres and public spaces.

See our case studies page to see examples of our clients and the projects we've completed.

The European Museum Technology Team possesses over 25 years of direct experience in the global museum sector. Their background provides a deep understanding of the specific demands of the conservation and museum sector that transcend cultural boundaries. They have built an international network of suppliers of products and services to ensure your project meets the highest European standards in artefact preservation. 

EMT is dedicated to continual research and development to advance its showcase designs, with a commitment to improving conservation features, material performance, and manufacturing techniques.

Yes, European Museum Technology offers a complete project management service, including initial consultation and design, through to manufacturing, onsite installation, and ongoing maintenance.

While based in Australia, European Museum Technology provides its products and services to clients on a global scale, managing projects and installations worldwide.