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Benefit from over 170 years of expertise in museum and heritage relocations

Established in 1854, Bishop’s Move has a long-standing reputation for delivering reliable business relocation services.

Our specialist Commercial Relocation Team is consistently praised by museums nationwide for their expertise and attention to detail. From large museums to private galleries, our tailored services include fine art handling, crating fragile items and phased move management to meet the unique demands of every project.

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Trusted by Leading Museums and Galleries

The decision to move your museum is not an easy one, but it’s often unavoidable. Bishop's Move understands the delicate intricacies of a museum relocation. Throughout our own heritage we have moved collections at the British Library, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Edinburgh Maritime Museum and The McManus Art Gallery, as well as many private collections, including James Fisher Defence's collection of submersibles, to mention but a few.

Key Benefits:

  • Specialist Relocation Expertise
    Over 170 years of moving art, antiquities, and valuable collections.
  • Bespoke Packing Solutions
    Custom containers and specialist equipment to protect delicate and fragile items.
  • Secure Handling of Collections
    Our trained antiquities handlers ensure every piece is carefully packed, moved, and installed.
  • Trusted by Leading Museums
    A proven track record with some of the UK’s most renowned institutions.

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Discover how we’ve safely relocated these prestigious museum collections.

Our Museum Relocation Services

From start to end, there are a large number of things that need to be taken care of during a museum move. Countless aspects must be considered, all with the safety and security of the museum’s collections and artefacts in mind. Take a look at the removals services offered by Bishop’s Move:

 

  • Professional Packing - We have trained art and antiquities handlers for the for safe transportation of collections.
  • Specialised Containers - We provided the right containers for the safe transport and long-term storage of the collections and will have specialised packing cases created for items if required.
  • Specialist Equipment - We have our own, or can hire, specialist lifting equipment to suit the museum working environment.
  • Building Protection - We provide protection for walls, floors, routeways etc. in current and destination locations.
  • Custom Services - Bishop's Move can enable works such as winching points, temporary staging etc. that are required to facilitate the safe movement of any collections.
  • Installation of Collections - We can provide porters to help install or relocate collections within the same building.
  • Unpacking - Our trained handlers can unpack and place museum objects into their new home.
  • Safe Storage - We can provide, or source, suitable secure storage for long or short periods of time.

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Why Museum Relocation is as Unique as Your Collection

Every museum relocation presents its own challenges, whether it is moving fragile artefacts, protecting large installations, or ensuring the security of valuable collections. We understand the complexities of working within museum environments and take pride in offering a fully customised service

Ensure Peace of Mind

Our highly trained handlers, paired with specialist equipment, provide you with the confidence that your collections are in safe hands. We treat every artefact with the utmost respect, ensuring its safe journey from your current site to its new location.Call 03300 585100 today to discuss your museum's move in greater detail.

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