The Museum is at the early stage of the process of developing and updating a system which meets these needs, of which there are further details under current projects. Whilst providing as great amount of access as possible it is important to ensure that the varying curatorial needs of the objects are maintained.

All objects are given a unique number for identification, and particular care is taken to note associated information and record its history. Whether on display or in storage particular care is taken to preserve the objects for the enjoyment of present and future museum visitors. Museum staff devote much time behind the scenes to prepare galleries and objects for display, and to careful packaging and labelling, monitoring levels of temperature, humidity and light, as well as pest control and housekeeping.

Condition surveys and conservation programmes on the collections are constantly underway, calling on expert advice to help prevent future problems, and to tackle deterioration which may have taken place in the past. Objects can thus be kept in secure, suitable and stable conditions, and whenever possible made available to the public on display or for research.