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Delta Designs, in collaboration with Bruynzeel Storage Systems—the top provider of space-efficient storage solutions in Europe—has secured a multi-million dollar contract with the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos Islands. This major project involves storing all the scientific collections at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Celebrated for its commitment to research, conservation, and safeguarding the…

When the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina subsided, the impact of the event began to set in. Nan Prince, Director of Collections, remembers stepping into the storage room at the Old Capitol, a storage site for thousands of artifacts spanning centuries of state history. The storm had peeled away the rooftop, leaving collections exposed to the…

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Shines. The recent string of hurricanes in the US has served as a painful reminder of the importance of proper collections storage for museums. This is especially true for the recently opened Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, whose collections staff is still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Katrina more than…

These are the principles we hold to in every interaction. Going above and beyond is not an added bonus, with Delta Designs it comes standard. The Delta Standard   Listen to Learn. Our greatest innovations and successes come from the counsel of customers. Understanding the needs of collections managers, curators, and museum staff allows us…

Grants present a tremendous opportunity for museums to improve their collection storage. Pursuing museum collection storage grants can be an intimidating process. Delta Designs has helped museums all over the country successfully apply for and win grants to help fund collections care. Due to our extensive work with museums for the grant submittal process, along…

We have helped some of the nation’s largest institutions pursue funding for collections storage. If you are thinking about writing a grant for museum storage, contact us to schedule a free on-site visit. We can also assist with budget and layout options , as well as recommendations for elevations of equipment. Our museum storage specialists…