FAQs 

Caring for collections and taonga

• How can I care for Māori textiles?
• How can I care for other textiles and clothing?
• How can I care for photographs?
• How can I care for paper objects?
• How can I care for paintings?
• How can I care for metal objects?
• How can I care for wooden objects?
• How can I care for glass objects?
• How can I care for stone objects?
• Where can I get conservation materials from?

Managing your collection

• What do I do if I acquire a newly found Māori object?
• Where can I find information about digitising my collection?
• How do I decide on the most appropriate collection management system to use?
• How can I collect and preserve oral histories?
• How do I get my collection valued and insured?
• Where can I find information about the acquisition and deaccession of objects?
• Where can I find templates for collections loan agreements?

Developing exhibitions

• What are some tips for creating and setting up exhibition displays, particularly if I have a limited budget?
• How can I best incorporate text labels into my displays?
• Does Te Papa lend their collections? 

Governance and management

• I am interested in, or in the process of setting up a new museum, how can I get started?
• How can I profile my organisation on NZMuseums?
• Where can I apply for funding?
• How do I find out more information about museum governance, including the roles and responsibilities of trustees and the director?
• How can my organisation attract volunteers?
• Where can I find information about copyright laws?

Earthquake and disaster planning

• How can my organisation be prepared in case there is an emergency?
• What should I do in the event of an earthquake?
• How can I protect my organisation in case there is a fire?
• How can I keep my collection safe from flood or water damage?

Repatriation

• Where can I find further information about repatriation?
• What should my museum do if it becomes involved in a repatriation claim? 

Training and skill development

• How can I find out about upcoming National Services workshops?
• Where can I go to gain qualifications in museum and heritage studies?
• Where can I find information on training staff for a museum or gallery?