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Environmental Monitoring for Museums

Preserving valuable artifacts, fine art and historical documents requires strict control of temperature and humidity to maintain optimal storage and display conditions—protecting sensitive collections from damage and deterioration. From climate-controlled galleries to archival storage, ELPRO's GxP-compliant systems ensure your preservation strategies meet the highest standards of care.

  • Continuous monitoring in galleries, archives and display cases
  • Compact, high-accuracy sensors for discreet placement
  • Cloud-based software for real-time access and long-term trend analysis
  • Automatic alarms to alert staff of environmental deviations
  • Scalable systems to support conservation best practices
  • Validated monitoring solutions for safe transport of loaned pieces

Common Museum Monitoring Applications

Environmental monitoring plays a critical role in protecting artwork and historical artifacts from environmental damage. From gallery displays to offsite transport, ELPRO solutions support every stage of collection care with precise, reliable data.

  • Exhibition Monitoring

  • Storage Preservation

  • Transport Tracking

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Preserve Collection Integrity in Exhibition Spaces

Maintaining stable temperature and humidity in galleries is critical to protect artworks from cracking, fading, or mold. ELPRO’s discreet monitoring solutions continuously track ambient conditions and alert staff to HVAC failures or weather shifts, enabling fast action before damage occurs—ensuring conservation standards are met without disrupting the visitor experience.

 

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Protect Long-Term Archives and Storage Rooms

Fluctuations in temperature or humidity in storage areas can silently degrade materials over time. ELPRO sensors and cloud-based monitoring help conservators detect environmental risks early, track long-term trends, and implement preventive conservation strategies to preserve fragile artifacts and documents for future generations.

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Safeguard Loaned Pieces and Exhibitions in Transit

When artworks travel between institutions, monitoring temperature and humidity throughout the journey is essential. ELPRO’s validated data loggers provide clear documentation that conditions remained within acceptable ranges—offering peace of mind to lending institutions and ensuring compliance with loan agreements and insurance requirements.

Storage Monitoring Solutions

Superior Environmental Control for Museums

Hardware and software solutions from ELPRO support reliable environmental monitoring in museums and archives. Designed to meet strict conservation standards, they ensure stable conditions for sensitive collections and enable faster, well-informed decisions to protect valuable cultural assets.
  • Modular, customizable solutions with wired/wireless sensors for all critical parameters
  • Available as an on-premise and software-as-a-service solution
  • Intuitive software (24/7 access) with clear data visualization
  • Integration into existing user management (Active Directory or Single Sign-On)
  • Management of multiple locations via one solution
  • Immidiate alarming and notifications
  • Automated reporting and analyses
  • API integration for seamless data transfer to other systems 

elproMONITOR SOFTWARE
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 ECOLOG-PRO Sensors

Wired Modules

  • °C, %RH, 4to20mA, DI, DO
  • Wired
  • Stable penetration into shielded rooms
  • Unlimited number of sensors
ECOLOG-PRO HARDWARE
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 ECOLOG-PRO Sensors

Wireless Modules

  • °C, %RH, 4to20mA
  • Radio frequency: 868 / 915 MHz
  • Flexible positioning of sensors
  • Up to 50 sensors per local radio bridge
ECOLOG-PRO HARDWARE
In-Transit Monitoring Solutions

Smart Solutions for Safeguarding Art in Transit 

  • Comprehensive portfolio of PDF and real-time data loggers 
  • Intuitive software with clear data visualization
  • Customizable workflows
  • Advanced user / access management
  • Real-time alarms and notifications
  • Automated reporting
  • Auto assessments and software-based alarming for mixed-load shipments
  • API integration for seamless data transfer to other systems

liberoMANAGER SOFTWARE
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 LIBERO Cx BLE Data Logger

Multi-Use Bluetooth®

  • Temperature and humidity
  • USB or Bluetooth® connection
  • Automated read-out of data or PDF
LIBERO Cx BLE HARDWARE
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 LIBERO Gx Data Logger

Cellular IoT Real-Time

  • Temperature, humidity and position
  • Real-time data generation and alarming
  • Single-Use / Multi-Use
LIBERO Gx HARDWARE
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Environmental Monitoring in Museums

Proper temperature and humidity control is essential for preserving cultural artifacts, artwork and historical collections. Below are some common questions museums ask about implementing and managing environmental monitoring systems.

Why is environmental monitoring important in museums?

Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can cause irreversible damage such as cracking, warping, mold growth or fading. Monitoring helps ensure stable conditions to preserve collections over time.

What parameters should be monitored in a museum?

The most common parameters are temperature and relative humidity. Some museums also monitor light, vibration or air quality depending on the sensitivity of the items.

What are the recommended environmental ranges for museums?

While specific recommendations vary by material, many museums aim for 18–22 °C (64–72 °F) and 45–55% relative humidity, with minimal fluctuation.

How often should data be collected and reviewed?

Continuous monitoring is ideal, with data reviewed daily or weekly. Automated systems with alarms help alert staff immediately to critical changes.

Can sensors be placed directly inside display cases?

Yes. ELPRO offers compact, discreet sensors suitable for use in display cases without disturbing the exhibit aesthetics.

What happens if there is a temperature or humidity excursion?

ELPRO systems trigger automatic alarms to alert staff. This enables immediate action to correct the environment and prevent damage.

Is environmental monitoring useful for traveling exhibitions?

Yes. ELPRO offers portable, validated data loggers to monitor conditions during transport and while on loan to other institutions.

Do ELPRO systems comply with conservation and lending standards?

Yes. ELPRO solutions help meet the environmental requirements set by cultural institutions, lenders and insurance providers.

How difficult is it to install and manage an ELPRO system?

Installation is straightforward, and the system is user-friendly. Our team offers support to ensure seamless setup, training and ongoing management.

What kind of reports can be generated?

The system generates customizable reports for internal use, audits, insurance claims and loan documentation—providing clear proof of environmental compliance.

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