Whitepaper
The Essential Guide to Managing Exhibitions in TMS Collections
Exhibitions are among the most complex and collaborative projects museums undertake. Managing objects, venues, workflows, and documentation requires a system that keeps teams aligned and data accurate. Download this guide to learn how TMS Collections supports exhibition planning, execution, and long-term recordkeeping across your institution.
Manage Exhibitions with Greater Clarity and Control
Inside this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover:
How to create and manage exhibition records
Centralize key information, from objects and staff roles to timelines and venues.
How to manage user access
Control collaboration and protect data integrity as exhibitions move from concept to completion.
How to track venues and object movements
Maintain accurate records for logistics, reporting, and accountability across single or multi-venue exhibitions.
How to build exhibition histories automatically
Ensure every object’s exhibition record contributes to long-term research and institutional memory.
How to enrich records with supporting content
Capture labels, media, and documentation to preserve exhibitions as lasting resources.
Best practices for efficient exhibition management
Adopt consistent workflows that improve collaboration, reporting, and long-term data quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of exhibitions should be recorded in TMS Collections?
The guide explains how to capture all exhibition types, including internal, external, travelling, and virtual exhibitions, to ensure a complete and accurate institutional record.
How do object packages support exhibition planning?
The guide shows how object packages allow teams to collaboratively build, review, and refine exhibition checklists before creating formal records.
What information should be included in an exhibition record?
The guide outlines the key fields and data required to create a complete exhibition record, ensuring consistency and usability across teams.
How can we manage collaboration without risking data accuracy?
The guide describes how planning stages and user permissions help balance collaboration with control throughout the exhibition lifecycle.
How does TMS Collections support long-term exhibition documentation?
The guide explains how linking objects, venues, and supporting materials creates a lasting exhibition history for research and reporting.
Streamline Your Exhibition Workflows
TMS Collections centralizes exhibition planning, object tracking, and documentation, helping your teams collaborate efficiently while maintaining accurate, comprehensive records.