Glass-topped display table with navy blue velvet lining at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, showing a wooden box of instrument-like artefacts and a black and white photograph, beside light oak glazed bookcases and blue chairs in the library

Case Studies: Bespoke Glass Display Cabinets for Heritage, Education & Culture

,
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Glass Display Cases and Cabinets Used for Touring Exhibitions

,
Touring exhibitions demand display cases that are strong, secure, and easy to assemble, dismantle, and transport. Access Displays supported a major UK touring exhibition linked to the American sitcom Friends, known as FriendFest, which recreated…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Case Study: Bespoke Glass Display Cabinet for 3D-Printed Hearts at Southampton Hospital

,
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Frequently Asked Questions: Bespoke Glass Display Cabinets for Medical & Educational Environments

Bespoke Glass Display Cabinet for 3D-Printed Hearts Access Displays designed a bespoke glass display cabinet for Heartbeat Charity to support medical training and public engagement at Southampton University Hospital. The charity produces detailed…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Why Air Exchange Matters in Glass Display Cabinets: Protecting What’s Inside

Why air exchange matters in glass display cabinets When you look at a beautifully arranged glass display cabinet, it is easy to focus on the objects. Behind the scenes, one of the most important factors in preserving those objects is invisible:…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Technical Overview of Glazing Types Used in Display Case Manufacturing

Understanding glazing types used in display case manufacturing Choosing the right glazing for a display case is an important engineering decision. It affects strength, appearance, conservation performance, and security. While standard tempered…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Materials Used in the Construction of Glass Display Cases: What Really Matters

Key material considerations for conservation-grade glass display cases Choosing materials for a glass display case involves far more than selecting the right appearance. In museums, galleries, retail settings, and private collections, the materials…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Humidity Control in Glass Display Cases: Why it Matters

In museums, galleries, archives, and private collections, a display case is more than a transparent enclosure. It functions as a microclimate that can either protect objects for generations or accelerate their deterioration. While lighting,…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

How Small Museums Can Apply for Lottery Funding to Purchase a Display Cabinet

Why Lottery Funding Can Support Display Cabinets For many small or volunteer-run museums, the idea of buying a professional display cabinet can feel financially limiting. Yet secure and conservation-friendly displays are essential for protecting…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

Frequently Asked Questions: GIS-Grade Museum Display Cases

What Is the Government Indemnity Scheme? The Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) is a UK framework that provides cost-free indemnity cover for cultural objects on loan. Cover is granted only when venues meet strict security, environmental, and…
Bespoke wall-mounted glass display cabinet with navy blue backdrop, illuminated glass shelves and white 3D-printed heart models, beside an Axial3D donor plaque at Southampton hospital

A Guide to Lighting Glass Display Cases: Types, Pros, and Cons