CollectionSpace is web-based, open-source collections management software for cultural heritage organizations, museums & more

Used and designed by museum collection professionals, CollectionSpace manages the day-to-day workflows of a diverse group of museums, galleries, universities, and historical societies.

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CollectionSpace Features

CollectionSpace provides an advanced toolkit for object and procedure metadata management for diverse collections, including archaeology, art, history, and natural history objects. The toolkit includes the following:

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Staff Interface

Set up unlimited user accounts to access the web-based, password-protected staff interface.

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CSV Importer

Upload and crosswalk data from properly formatted spreadsheets into your CollectionSpace.

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Browser Plugin

Instantly share published collections with your community.

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Native API

Take advantage of the REST API for harvesting data and integration with other systems.

Photo credit: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Lyrasis-hosted CollectionSpace user since 2023.

Our Commitment to NAGPRA

The CollectionSpace program is committed to supporting our community in the stewardship and repatriation of NAGPRA-eligible collections.

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Why Host with Lyrasis?

Lyrasis serves as the home organization for CollectionSpace, supporting the needs of the collections management community through mission-driven activities, hosting services and software development.

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24x7 server monitoring, backup and recovery

Take comfort in knowing your collections data will be protected with industry best practices by a team of experts.

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Free upgrades for all releases

CollectionSpace aims for two releases per year. Hosting with Lyrasis will ensure that you stay current on releases and are able to take advantages of new functionality as it becomes available.

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Technical support and ongoing training

We know that when you need support, you need it! Lyrasis hosting team is here to answer questions, keep your system up and running, and provide training so that you can focus your energy on collection work.

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