Museums, libraries, and cultural sites – protection for valuable cultural assets
Museums, libraries, and cultural sites preserve cultural assets of inestimable value – works of art, books, historical documents, and architectural collections. At the same time, these institutions are public places where visitors should feel comfortable and safe. This makes securing them particularly challenging: it is necessary to protect valuable exhibits, relieve the burden on employees, and offer visitors a safe, modern environment. Our solutions are specially tailored to these specific requirements.
Access control and/or mechanical locking system
A well-designed access control system makes it possible to reliably secure sensitive areas such as archives, depots, restoration workshops, or technical rooms. Only authorized persons—such as restorers, curators, or IT staff—are granted access. Visitors are restricted to the designated exhibition areas.
Thanks to digital systems, authorizations can be assigned individually and limited in time if necessary. External service providers, such as cleaning staff or tradespeople, can be granted temporary access rights that automatically expire at the end of the project. For less critical areas, mechanical locking systems offer a cost-effective addition.
Video surveillance – protecting exhibits and visitors
Video surveillance is indispensable in museums and libraries. Cameras in entrance areas, exhibition rooms, reading rooms, or storage areas not only act as a deterrent but also provide legally admissible evidence in serious cases. Modern systems deliver high-resolution images and can be installed discreetly and inconspicuously.
The ability to monitor events in real time is particularly valuable. This allows security personnel to react immediately if someone attempts to touch an exhibit or open a display case. Visitor flows can also be analyzed—an advantage for large exhibitions or events.
Alarm systems – comprehensive protection outside opening hours
Museums and cultural sites are often unoccupied outside opening hours, posing a high risk of burglary or vandalism. Alarm systems provide the necessary protection here. Door and window contacts, motion and glass break sensors reliably detect unauthorized access. Smoke and climate sensors can also be integrated to protect exhibits from fire or unsuitable storage conditions.
The systems are modularly expandable and can cover both small facilities and large museum buildings. Alarms are triggered flexibly via siren, push notification, or a control center.
Panic lock conversions & escape route security
Cultural venues must strike a balance between allowing visitors to move freely and ensuring safe evacuation in an emergency. Panic locks and escape route security devices meet both requirements. They enable rapid escape at any time, while at the same time preventing tampering from outside.
Modern panic locks can be discreetly integrated, especially in listed buildings, so that they do not detract from the historic fabric of the building. This combines safety with architectural appeal.
Our conclusion – comprehensive protection for cultural sites
Museums, libraries, and cultural sites are responsible for valuable cultural assets and, at the same time, for the safety of their visitors. Access controls, video surveillance, alarm systems, and escape route security measures combine to create a security concept that meets the high requirements of these institutions. Employees can work in a relaxed and structured manner, visitors enjoy a safe environment, and exhibits are reliably protected – today and for future generations.