Heritage & Museums Relocations and Storage

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Specialist heritage relocation and museum storage solutions

Restore Harrow Green are a dedicated team of experts passionate about relocating and safeguarding treasured collections.
From rare books and archives to historical artefacts and archaeological collections, we are trusted to handle and store these invaluable items with the highest level of care and precision. Our specialist heritage storage facilities ensure they remain safe, secure, and perfectly preserved.

We’ll ensure the utmost safety and security, meaning that you don’t need to worry.

Library moves

We’re the UK’s leading library relocation company, with over 40 years of experience in packing and handling general and specialist library collections. Whether we’re dismantling shelves, disposing unwanted fixtures or handling special collection wrapping, book dusting and climate-controlled storage, you’ll have peace of mind that you’re in the safest hands with our heritage movers.

Museum and heritage moves

As the market leader, we’re trusted as a reliable expert move partner by the National History Museum, the British Library, the Maritime Museum and the Ashmolean, as well as many others. From meticulous planning to sensitive handling, specialist packaging to safe storage and preservation, our approach covers your every need.

Specialist heritage storage

State-of-the-Art Storage: Our re-purposed Air Force hangars provide climate-controlled storage facilities monitored by the National Conservation Service to meet BS EN 16893:2018 standards. These secure, bomb-proof, flood-proof, fire-proof, and pest-free facilities offer unparalleled protection for heritage collections.

On-Demand Access: Our web-based cataloguing system allows for efficient retrieval and delivery of individual items as needed, ensuring seamless access while maintaining secure storage.

Expert Handling and Transportation

We use museum-grade materials such as acid-free tissue, Plastazote® foam, and Tyvek® to provide the highest level of protection against environmental and physical damage. Each item is carefully assessed and packed into custom-built cases designed to meet its specific size, weight, and fragility requirements. All items are clearly labelled and catalogued so they can be seamlessly tracked throughout the relocation (this also reduces any unnecessary handling).

Whether we’re moving rare books, paintings, archaeological artefacts, or entire gallery collections, our approach is grounded in conservation best practices, giving our clients complete peace of mind that their cultural assets are in safe, expert hands.