Museum Collection Software

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

» ARTchive
   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.

   
   http://www.husk.com/info.html

» AdLib Information Systems
   Specializes in museum, library, and archives collection management software.

   
   http://www.adlibsoft.com/

» Argus
   Collection management software from Questor. Includes on-line demonstration.

   
   http://www.questorsys.com/collecting.htm

» Art Collection Management
   Offers Artlid, a fully web-based art collections management system, comprised of cataloguing, collection/items management, library, and dictionaries modules. Includes demos and pricing information. Located in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

   
   http://www.artlid.com

» ArtWorks
   A cataloguing, tracking and presentation system designed specifically for artists, galleries, museums and collectors. 14-day free trial available.

   
   http://www.artworkspro.com/

» Artbase
   Arts management database for artists, galleries, and museums.

   
   http://www.artbaseinc.com

» Artlook Software
   System for artists, photographers, galleries, and dealers that assists cataloguing, stock management, sales, and marketing.

   
   http://www.artlooksoftware.com

» Artsystems
   The industry-standard art gallery management software, dedicated to providing art management software and services for the art world.

   
   http://www.artsystems.com/

» DB2 Content Manager
   Overview of digital multimedia management system from IBM.

   
   http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/cm/cmgr/mp/

» Eloquent Systems
   Application and development tools for managing large collections, used by archives, libraries, businesses, educational institutions and museums.

   
   http://www.eloquent-systems.com/

» INCA
   Interactive catalogue software designed to replace manual cataloguing procedures in museums.

   
   http://www.huntsearch.gla.ac.uk/inca/Incad.htm

» KE Software Inc.
   Developer of the KE Texpress database system, KE Texhtml WWW module, KE EMu (electronic museum management) and LifeData (vital statistics management).

   
   http://www.kesoftware.com/

» Leonardo 3000
   Fine art and collections management software. Includes an items database, contacts, and tasks chart.

   
   http://www.leonardo3000.com

» MDA Software Survey: MDA Partners' Systems
   Survey of current museum software from the Museum Documentation Association. Includes detailed descriptions of features, hardware requirements, cost and limitations, if any.

   
   http://www.mda.org.uk/software.htm

» MicroMARC for Integrated Format
   A microcomputer collections management system for use by libraries, archives, special collections, and museums.

   
   http://www.msu.edu/user/msumarc/

» Minaret
   Software to manage diverse collections from Cactus Software. Includes demo software to download and product information.

   
   http://minaretsoftware.com/

» MuseoGrafic
   Inventory and management software. Includes features, system requirements, support, FAQ, and ordering information.

   
   http://www.museografic.com

» Museum Collection Management
   Program using MS access. Includes details of package, database features and contact information.

   
   http://mcm-f-access.sourceforge.net/

» Museum Data Solutions
   Develops and builds custom museum software, including online exhibits and collections.

   
   http://www.museumdatasolutions.com

» Online Argus Users Group
   Forum for users of Argus museum software. Includes member roster and digital imaging information.

   
   http://members.aol.com/argususers/

» Re:discovery Software
   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.

   
   http://www.rediscoverysoftware.com

» System Simulation Ltd.
   Software engineering company specialising in text and multimedia information systems. A museum information management system is part of their product line.

   
   http://www.ssl.co.uk/

» Vernon Systems
   Collection management software for museums, art galleries and other cultural heritage sites.

   
   http://www.vernonsystems.com/

» Visnu, LLC: Curatorial Management System
   Programs that record and track collectibles in a text and image format designed to meet insurance tracking standards and business needs.

   
   http://www.visnulimited.com/

» Willoughby: The Museum Software People
   Collections management software and integrated systems for centralized resource management, digitized imaging, and public access including the Internet.

   
   http://www.willo.com

» Xebit
   Builds web sites, intranets and kiosks for museums by digitizing archived collections.

   
   http://www.xebit.net