• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Home Jobs by MOM

Home Jobs by MOM

Insights. Ideas. Improvements.

  • Lifestyle Insights
  • Business Ideas
    • Online Tools for Bloggers
  • Improving Family Life
  • Contact

Moving Your Historical Artifacts

You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Moving Your Historical Artifacts

THIS WEBSITE USES AFFILIATE LINKS WHICH MEANS WE RECEIVE COMPENSATION IF YOU PURCHASE A PRODUCT THROUGH THEM. VISIT OUR DISCLOSURE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

May 31, 2019 by Home Jobs By Mom
Pin14
Tweet
Share2
16 Shares

Moving Your Historical Artifacts

With only one authentic artifact in existence, finding the right moving company is paramount when it's time to move a display or your business's precious belongings. It's a difficult choice finding the right company when so much is on the line, but it is a much safer way to take them on the road.

Here, we'll examine some special requests artifact owners can make and the best way that a moving company can help you.

Museums

Though many large museums have collections with a guarded security detail, this is beyond what smaller museums can manage in their budget. For local events, especially local cultural events of importance, museums may bring out their artifacts to show to the public. This not only drums up attendance for their museum, but it encourages an atmosphere of learning and excitement about the indigenous culture as well.

Smaller museums that require assistance moving their collection around should request fragile packaging for all items. Also, be sure to photograph each piece prior to packaging for your own records.

Scientific Exhibits

Schools that study a lot of historical scientific content often find that it likes to travel. That means finding someone competent and willing to drag around printing contraptions from over a hundred years ago, or delicate pieces of refined art.

This can be a very nerve-wracking job. Like so many of the museums above, there is usually only a single version of the artifact being moved.

Scientific exhibits should be moved in air-tight packaging, which is usually available at request. Plastic and paper are typically available for most standard-sized boxes that the moving company would use.

Keep in mind very large pieces may need some advanced notice.

Medical Props


For those with historical medical props, be they old manners of treating illness and medicating or skeletal remains, a moving company has to be ready with a wide variety of boxes and containers for this project. That means contacting them early on.

While this isn't precisely a special request, many moving companies will need to get special permission to move human or animal remains. Or, they may need time to find the perfect fit for large or metal items, or those with residues that are somewhat concerning.

The trick is to set things up ASAP so you can discuss all the details.

Potentially Hazardous Materials

There are thousands of different ways historical artifacts may be hazardous to the modern mover. Though many moving companies won't blink at working with dangerous substances, they do need time to prepare to do so.

They need knowledge of what to bring, what to wear, and what the risk involved is. The lead paint from older paintings is often no cause for alarm. However, moving collections of blades can be quite dangerous—especially when no one has a history of their cleanliness.

Again, you need to give your moving company time to prepare and any important guidelines or details. They'll be happy to suit them to a T.

Other Sensitive Pieces

Unfortunately, time makes a mockery of us all. Rust, decomposition, and other perils occur with many historical artifacts. If you are shipping a piece of history that is in poor shape, speak to the moving company about your options.

Moving Your Historical Artifacts

You may be able to airlock the item or place it in an extra-protective coating during its movement to help keep it safe and slow down the decomposing process. Movers are happy to talk about their options to keep your items in top shape when you pack them.

Related Posts:

  • How to Prepare for Moving into a New Home
    How to Prepare for Moving into a New Home
  • 6 Easy Ways to Make Moving Stress-Free
    6 Easy Ways to Make Moving Stress-Free
  • 6 Helpful Tips for New Apartment Owners
    6 Helpful Tips for New Apartment Owners
  • Your Financial Health Checklist to Make the Most of Moving Day
    Your Financial Health Checklist to Make the Most of Moving…
  • 5 People to Hire When Moving into a New Home
    5 People to Hire When Moving into a New Home
  • 7 Tips for Families Moving to a New Place During the Holidays
    7 Tips for Families Moving to a New Place During the…
  • 7 Things To Consider When Moving Somewhere New
    7 Things To Consider When Moving Somewhere New
  • 5 Reasons You Need Cloud Faxing for Your Business
    5 Reasons You Need Cloud Faxing for Your Business
Pin14
Tweet
Share2
16 Shares
Category: Business, LifestyleTag: artifact, moving

About Home Jobs By Mom

Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.

Previous Post:How to Fit Studying Around Being a Busy MomHow to Fit Studying Around Being a Busy Mom
Next Post:Why Improving Your Home Helps Your Mental HealthWhy Improving Your Home Helps Your Mental Health

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Christina Gould

    June 3, 2019 at 12:14 am

    Thanks for the great info. I can’t imagine the nervousness involved in moving a one-of-a-kind. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 19, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Luckily, most of us don’t have to think about this but if you do these tips will help.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Sidebar

Welcome!

Get a look into a mom’s inkling into this crazy thing called life.

Read More

Recent Posts

  • Hosting a Birthday Party for Kids with Autism and Sensory Issues
  • How to Supercharge Your Hiring and Recruitment Process
  • How to Show Appreciation to Your Busy and Stressed Mom
  • How International Traveling Nurses Can Secure a Sponsored Visa
  • How To Triumph In Your First Nursing Assignment as a New Nurse
  • Blogger Opp: Superior Source Kids Clean Melts Giveaway
  • @WinningMovesUSA Games Spring Giveaway (Ends 4/11) @Versatileer
  • @SuperiorSource UNGUMMY Movement Giveaway (Ends 3/31) @PinkNinjaBlogg
  • Home Gym Goals: Why Gym Turf is the Perfect Flooring Option
  • Everything You Need to Know About Getting an MRI Scan

@WinningMovesUSA Games Spring Giveaway (Ends 4/11) @Versatileer

@SuperiorSource UNGUMMY Movement Giveaway (Ends 3/31) @PinkNinjaBlogg

Nat Geo Kids ‘Weird But True Birthday Fun’ Giveaway @DeliciouslySavv (Ends 3/31)

@SuperiorSource Kids Clean Melts Giveaway (Ends 3/31)

Mickey & Minnie Digital Code Giveaway (Ends 3/31) @SilvieArmas

@ABarAbove Cocktail Set Giveaway (Ends 3/31) @DeliciouslySavv

Rugrats Season 1, Volume 2 DVD Giveaway (Ends 3/22) @DeliciouslySavv @Nickelodeon

Sunny Bay Heat Wrap Giveaway (Ends 3/31) @DeliciouslySavv @SunshinePillows

Enter More Giveaways!

Free Download

“Every day is another chance to get stronger, to eat better, to live healthier, and to be the best version of you.”

Productivity-Planner-Preview
Download the FREE Colorable Productivity Planner to get your life more organized. Sign up as a newsletter insider today!
Be a Better You!

  • Hosting a Birthday Party for Kids with Autism and Sensory Issues
  • How to Supercharge Your Hiring and Recruitment Process
  • How to Show Appreciation to Your Busy and Stressed Mom
  • How International Traveling Nurses Can Secure a Sponsored Visa
  • How To Triumph In Your First Nursing Assignment as a New Nurse
  • About Home Jobs By Mom
  • Terms & Privacy
  • Contact
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Copyright © 2023 · Home Jobs by MOM · All Rights Reserved

This website uses affiliate links which means we receive compensation if you purchase a product through them. Visit our disclosure page for more information.