Directory of Museum Collection Software Resources

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Includes software used in the documentation of museum collections.

Resources in This Category

• Accumulatus

  http://www.accumulatus.com/
  Software created for museums to organize, catalog, manage and share their collections. Free 30-day trial version, free Personal Edition (limited functionality). Full-featured Site Edition supports network use and includes iPhone App and interface.

• AdLib Information Systems

  http://www.adlibsoft.com/
  Specializes in museum, library, and archives collection management software.

• Argus.net

  http://www.argus-sydneyplus.com/products.aspx
  Collection management software from Questor. Includes web integration and app builder.

• Artbase

  http://www.artbaseinc.com/
  Integrated arts management database for artists, galleries, collectors and museums. Online demonstrations. Subscriptions include unlimited support, stand-alone purchase includes limited support.

• ARTchive

  http://www.husk.com/info.html
  Multimedia image database linking images, sounds and movies with curatorial fields for management of object collections. Free demo available versions (Windows and Mac), screenshots, and support services.

• Artlid

  http://www.artlid.com/
  A fully web-based art collections management system, comprised of cataloguing, collection/items management, library, and dictionaries modules.

• Artlook Software

  http://www.artlooksoftware.com/
  System for artists, photographers, galleries, and dealers that assists cataloguing, stock management, sales, and marketing.

• ArtStacks

  http://artstacks.com/
  Art management software for galleries, collections and artists, designed exclusively for Apple computers. Links to iPhone and iPad.

• Artsystems

  http://www.artsystems.com/
  The industry-standard art gallery management software, dedicated to providing art management software and services for the art world.

• ArtVault Pro Software

  http://www.artvaultsoftware.com/
  Comprehensive art management software for collectors, institutions, estates, and artists. Based on FileMaker database technology. iPad compatible.

• CollectiveAccess

  http://www.collectiveaccess.org/
  Free, open source collection cataloguing tool and web-based application. Includes online demo.

• Collector Systems

  http://collectorsystems.com/
  Web-based collection management software for art and other valuables. Monthly subscription, plus additional options such as data backup and website creation.

• Eloquent Systems

  http://www.eloquent-systems.com/
  Application and development tools for managing large collections, used by archives, libraries, businesses, educational institutions and museums.

• Gallery Systems

  http://gallerysystems.com/
  Developer of two collections management products, and web-based software that integrates with its own and other collection management systems to dynamically publish information to an orgainsation's website, Intranet, and kiosks.

• galleryManager

  http://www.gallerymanager.com/
  Web-based system to enter, track and access artwork and artist details, contacts, sales and invoices.

• IBM: Content Manager

  http://www-03.ibm.com/software/products/en/contmanaprodline
  Overview of digital multimedia management system from IBM.

• INCA

  http://www.huntsearch.gla.ac.uk/inca/Incad.htm
  Interactive catalogue software designed to replace manual cataloguing procedures in museums.

• KE Software Inc.

  http://www.kesoftware.com/
  Developer of the KE Texpress database system, KE Texhtml WWW module, KE EMu (electronic museum management) and LifeData (vital statistics management).

• Masterpiece Solutions

  http://www.masterpiecemanager.com/
  Comprehensive, integrated gallery management software. Manages and links inventory and customer information. Supports many POS hardware devices. Automatic website updater available.

• MicroMARC for Integrated Format

  https://www.msu.edu/user/msumarc/
  A microcomputer collections management system for use by libraries, archives, special collections, and museums.

• Minaret

  http://minaretsoftware.com/
  Software to manage diverse collections from Cactus Software. Includes demo software to download and product information.

• Minisis

  http://www.minisisinc.com/
  Integrated collections management software for museums, art galleries, libraries and archives. All products offered in desktop or online format.

• Museum Archive software project

  http://www.musarch.com/
  Free collection management software for nonprofits, museums, schools and historical societies. Includes a utility to automatically create a web site from the data. Two versions: Basic and Premium (requires book purchase).

• Museum Collection Management

  http://mcm-f-access.sourceforge.net/
  Program using MS access. Includes details of package, database features and contact information.

• Museum Data Solutions

  http://www.museumdatasolutions.com/
  Develops and builds custom museum software, including online exhibits and collections.

• PastPerfect Museum Software

  http://www.museumsoftware.com/
  Approved by the American Association of State and Local History for museums and historical societies. Collections management for any size museum.

• Re:discovery Software, Inc.

  http://www.rediscov.com/
  Complete collections management system, offering a single application for an institution to manage and provide public access to a wide variety of collections. Includes technical overview and contact information.

• Selago Design, Inc.

  http://www.selagodesign.com/
  Selago Design creates and distributes collections management and web solutions for cultural and natural history collections. Product line includes Mimsy XG, iO, Möbius and MWeb.

• SKINmuseum

  http://skinsoft.org/
  Six purely web-based applications to manage collection information, web publishing, document libraries, media libraries, heritage assets and online stores.

• Small Museum Organizer Pro for Windows

  http://www.primasoft.com/pro_software/museum_software_pro.htm
  Simple database management software to help small museums, cultural societies and heritage sites to catalogue and inventory collections. Free 30-day trial.

• System Simulation Ltd.

  http://www.ssl.co.uk/
  Software engineering company specialising in text and multimedia information systems. A museum information management system is part of their product line.

• The Digital Ark Corporation

  http://www.thedigitalark.com/
  Provides digital archiving solutions to preserve, manage and share historic collections online, combining digital image capture technologies with interface and database design.

• Theo Digital Gallery System

  http://www.theodigitalgallery.com/
  A secure online service system to help galleries manage their business and web site. Monthly subscription contract.

• Vernon Systems

  http://www.vernonsystems.com/
  Collection management software for museums, art galleries and other cultural heritage sites.

• Xebit

  http://www.xebit.net/
  Builds web sites, intranets and kiosks for museums by digitizing archived collections.

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