Museum security - Case studies
The AC2000 access control and security management system was delivered by CEM approved reseller Samaxon CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, recently announced that they have secured the new Silesian Museum in Katowice, Southern Poland. The AC2000 access control and security management system was delivered by CEM Approved Reseller Samaxon, and installed by IB Systems & Budimex. The stunning new Silesian Museum houses 109,000 items from d...
Situated on a commanding hill just outside the picturesque Long Island town of Oyster Bay, Sagamore Hill displays an impressive collection of artefacts, such as the massive head of a 2,000 pound cape buffalo and 10 foot elephant tusks, as well as stories of a beloved President's life, family and political career. Sagamore Hill Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During TR's time in office, his "Summer White H...
A 300-key Traka system was installed on the main site and a 100-key system was installed at a neighbouring site Imperial War Museums, London has enlisted the help of Traka to implement an automated key management system. IWM London exhibits various collections, covering conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War to the present day. The London site is home to the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses, as well as other historically...
The Video Smoke Detection (VSD) solution chosen enabled a wide field of view, reducing the number of detection points needed The particular challenges for professionals tasked with ensuring high levels of fire detection for heritage buildings can be complex. Rarely built with fire safety in mind, historic buildings are often composed of highly flammable materials making them susceptible to fire. Detection and prevention solutions are therefore hugely important. Simon Jenkins...
Samsung IP-based video cameras watch over the interior and exterior of the new Charles Simonyi Space Gallery building, a newly constructed addition to The Museum of Flight's campus in Seattle, Washington, that will showcase space travel-related artefacts. Beginning in the summer of 2012, the new building will display NASA's Shuttle Orbiter Trainer, known as the Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT). The 15,131 square foot Space Gallery building was constructed just north of The Museum of Flight's existing...
320 metres below ground level, VIVOTEK's IP cameras send crystal clear images back to engineers Background: advanced protection for a 158-year-old coal mine The Monumental Guido Coal Mine, which was founded in 1855, is located in the City of Zabrze in Silesia Province in southern Poland. The name of Coal Mine – Guido – originates from the name of big industrialist, millionaire – Prince Guido Henkel von Donnersmarck. For more than a hundred years transformati...
A 300-key Traka system was installed on the main site and a 100-key system was installed at a neighbouring site Imperial War Museum (IWM) London has enlisted the help of Traka to implement an automated key management system. IWM exhibits various collections, covering conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War to the present day. The London site is home to the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses, as well as other historically imp...
Samsung Techwin cameras with full HD resolution were used to guarantee a system with the highest image quality For more than six centuries, Milan Cathedral has been celebrated the whole world over as one of the finest examples of unique sculpture and architectural masterpieces, and as the very symbol of the city of Milan. A security incident in July 2013 emphasised the need to update security at the monument and the Enzo Hruby Foundation, a leader in Italy and Europe in terms...
Geutebruck IP cameras and digital video system secure 10,000 exhibits in an area of 13,000 square meters For the military history museum in Dresden, quality is key - in its security system as in its building and displays. - Hence its use of the latest Geutebruck IP cameras and digital video system platform for storing and transmitting video and audio data. The ‘Militärhistorische Museum’ is the German army’s principal museum. Re-opened in 2011 aft...
Fastlane’s integration with Telepen allows users to access the museum without any staff intervention The exciting new £27 million Mary Rose Museum opened its doors to visitors on Friday 31st May 2013. Located just metres from Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory and the ships of the modern Royal Navy, the new museum provides one of the most significant insights into Tudor life and creates the new centrepiece to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Tudor ship that captured t...
‘The Tyrol Panorama’, a new purpose-built museum in Innsbruck, Austria, has been designed to showcase both the dramatic, 1000-square-metre, 360-degree wrap-around painting of the same name, as well as the modern day panoramic outlook over Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the Alps beyond. Completed in 2011, the three-storey, high-tech concrete and glass construction is set into the hillside next to the Tyrolean Imperial Infantry Museum at Bergisel to the south of the city. It...
On March 27, 2012, St. Petersburg was witness to a riveting event: a treasure trove was uncovered! Just how the treasures were found at the Naryshkin Mansion at 29 Chaikovsky St. was a bit murky: persons unknown had attempted to remove the treasures piecemeal, in bags filled with construction debris. Thievery was clearly afoot. But the wrongdoers were thwarted and the valuables were quickly put under careful watch. Historical significance Found in a hidden compartment, the treasures in the Nar...
At the exit from the exhibition titled "We care about your quality of life", the visitors at the Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia, located at the Principe Felipe Science Museum in Valencia receive a detailed printed report about the exhibition booths that they have visited. If they have tested any devices displayed at the exhibition, the report will also contain information about the results of device testing. This was made possible by integrating the FACE-Intellect system and the sof...
The museum has a mix of 52 IQinVision cameras and Acuity-vct’s advanced motion detection analytics IQinVision (www.iqeye.com), market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that the Museum of Funeral History, located in Houston, Texas, has deployed an integrated system comprised of advanced Acuity-vct (www.acuity-vct.com) video analytics software and an array of IQinVision HD megapixel cameras to protect its many exhibits and priceless art...
ASSA ABLOYS's Security Lower Deck Doors maintain access to the lower deck level Bespoke doorsets from ASSA ABLOY Security Doors have been used to secure a purpose-built museum at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which houses a wooden hull that was submerged for 437 years. Housed in the new Mary Rose museum constructed over a dry dock, the ship was rediscovered in the 1960s, and has been sprayed for the last 18 years with a chemical to preserve its fragile timbers. Displayed...
VCA Technology video analytics analyses images captured by ceiling mounted dome cameras William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke would no doubt be impressed that a unique set of armour made over 460 years ago for him and his horse, is being watched over by security cameras equipped with VCA Technology Video Analytics, at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Despite the fact that the priceless exhibit is the only known surviving set of amour of its kind, the Museu...
Bob Brown, senior specialist for Continuous Improvement at the United facility with an open keywatcher Key control and management systems from Morse Watchmans are used in corporate and educational facilities, museums, hotels and more to safeguard and track the use of door keys. The breakthrough engineering of the Morse Watchmans system also lends itself to other innovative applications including that of the United Airlines Jet Rebuild and Test Facility in San Francisco. ...
All intruder alarms are equipped with grade 3 signal responses for automatic notification to emergency services ADT Fire & Security, Europe’s leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions is providing the security systems for a one-of-a-kind UK tourist attraction – the National Motor Museum, at Beaulieu. Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Beaulieu is one of the South of England’s top day visitor attractions, comprising of world...
As one of the most impressive surviving buildings of the Roman Empire, the Colosseum is also one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world. While the vast majority of tourists, who flock to the site every year, are happy to simply experience one of the wonders of ancient Rome, a few either want to take a piece home with them or to leave their own mark on the monument. A high level of security is vital to ensure the preservation of the amphitheatre, and is therefore a key issue for th...
Eurotech Safety Services will supply the fire systemNorthern Ireland's award winning Ulster Museum has been equipped with a new Apollo-based fire detection system as part of a £17.5 million refurbishment programme. Eurotec Safety Services, who have been representing Apollo for more than 20 years, won the contract for the supply and commissioning of the fire system.Ulster Museum is acknowledged as one of the UK's finest, having won the Art Fund Prize in 2010 for the museum within the...
The Museum installed Avigilon HD 1 MP and 2 MP cameras to monitor activity at its main entrances Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the Bomann Museum in Celle, Germany, which showcases the region's folklore and history, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to improve onsite security, protect exhibits from theft and vandalism, and reduce overall security costs. The Museum upgraded from its analog...
Aperio locking system from Assa Abloy has been installed and interfaced to the system at Wallace collection in London ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio locking solution has been installed and interfaced to the current Access System by Secure Access Technology Limited at the Wallace Collection in central London to secure its Conservation Department. The Wallace Collection is a national museum in a Grade II Listed historic town house in the capital with over 25 room...
Dallmeier's CCTV systems were installed at the Museum to implement the appropriate security standardsSummary:The Museum Nicolaiano is located close to the centuries-old Basilica of Saint Nicolas. It bears its name in honour of the patron saint of the South Italian city. In order to ensure that the valuable exhibits are secure the museum was equipped with a state-of-the-art high performance video surveillance system. Professional high-value CCTV systems by the German manufacturer Dallmeier were i...
MOBOTIX was selected after evaluating 33 separate responses from CCTV vendorsMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV installation which is protecting The University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, the oldest public museum in Scotland, with a discreet, reliable and low cost system.Housed within four buildings on the main campus of the University in the west end of Glasgow, The Hunte...
