Away from public areas, centre of the building, no exterior wall. No narrow doors/corridors, no stairs. Not in the basement. Away from water, drains, pipes (ceiling level). Separate storage location for new artefacts.

Storage furniture is used to organise space efficiently and facilitate access while providing suitable physical support and environmental protection for collections. Keep in mind potential for materials to off-gas, vulnerabilities to insects, combustibility, acidity etc. Powder-coated metals are better than wood, for example.

Conservation grade materials are backed by years of research and field-tested results. Bear in mind the pH levels, make sure materials are acid-free, and whether or not your collections are more suitable stored using buffered or unbuffered materials. Make sure the materials are tested — Conservaton & Art Materials Encyclopaedia Online (CAMEO) http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Main_Page

A structure or covering that completely surrounds and encloses a limited volume of space and in which one or several museum objects may be contained.

The goals of packing are to prevent long-term deterioration and provide a buffer against environmental conditions (insulation, moisture absorption). Packing an item should also protect it from surface and shock; the packing should also conform to the shape of the object, preventing it from moving around or sliding to the bottom of the container, be chemically inert, be easily distinguishable from the packed object, and be lightweight. Separate parts of the object (for e.g. a teapot and lid) and avoid having loose packing parts. Make sure the object is well-restrained and ask yourself the following questions: is the object packed in pH-appropriate packaging for the materials present? Is it supported at both its strongest and weakest points? Is the object restrained? Is the packaging simple and effective? Are instructions for access required? Is the presentation good? Is the box labelled correctly?

When packing for transport, you will need to factor in other considerations. Ask yourself the following questions: do you need to arrange environmentally controlled transport? Have condition reports and photography been 
completed? 
Are the objects well packed with no movement within 
the crate? Have copies of documentation been included within the 
crate? 
Have environmental and vibration loggers been included 
if relevant? 
Has the outside of the crate been clearly labelled with 
the name of the contact person, address and the 
sender’s details? 
Has the consignment been insured for the transport 
period? 
Has the transportation itinerary been confirmed? Do staff need to escort the consignment to the 
departure point or even accompany it? 
Has all the information regarding the consignment been 
sent to all stakeholders?