Museum Showcase Fabrication,
Architectural Glass Installation and Public Art Engineering
Exceeding expectations through visionary solutions and flawless execution
European Museum Technology (EMT) is an Australian company specialising in showcase design, research and development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for the museum industry. With a focus on excellence and innovation, EMT offers comprehensive solutions to meet the unique needs of Museums, Art Galleries, National Libraries, Private Collections, and iconic cultural centres worldwide.
With extensive global experience spanning over 25 years in the museum sector, EMT possesses a deep understanding and profound respect for this specialised field’s distinctive demands and requirements. They are wholly committed to the museum platform, taking pride in their vast knowledge and expertise in designing and manufacturing custom museum showcases, cabinets and display units.
With a strong dedication to extensive research and development, it continuously strives to exceed customer expectations by creating showcases that not only meet all specifications and requirements but also go above and beyond in terms of quality and innovation.
Museum Showcase Fabrication
Collaborating with Museum Curators, Exhibit Designers, and Architects, EMT designs and fabricates custom museum-standard showcases and display cases of all scales to meet precise specifications for artifact protection and display.
They manage projects of all scales, ranging from individual, highly customised units to large capital projects involving fifty or more showcases.
The firm operates a highly equipped and nimble fabrication facility in Braeside, Australia and uses a developed global network of suppliers and experts for international projects. All manufacturing adheres strictly to European Museum Standards.
Public Art Engineering and Installation
European Museum Technology (EMT) translates artistic vision into tangible public art installations. EMT’s core strength lies in its advanced engineering and precision fabrication capabilities.
EMT offers artists and sculptors a state-of-the-art engineering and fabrication facility, along with a highly specialised team. The seamless fusion of creative artistry and technical engineering allows for the transformation of complex conceptual visions into durable, lasting public art pieces.
EMT manages the entire process, and its engineering prowess ensures that the final installation maintains both its aesthetic integrity and structural strength for public display.
Architectural Glass Installation
European Museum Technology (EMT) manages complex architectural glass installations. International architects and mechanical engineers seek EMT’s engineering team for large-scale projects at Cultural Centres, Art Galleries, and Museums.
EMT is highly equipped to transport, coordinate, and install glass projects of any size and complexity. The company uses specialised equipment, such as Quattrolifts, to handle heavy glass panels weighing up to 800 kg safely. This capability ensures that all installations are completed with maximum precision and safety.
Bringing experience to your project
The Melbourne-based manufacturing facility is agile by design to accommodate large orders and smaller, more unique and complex projects simultaneously. This innate ability to scale provides EMT clients a high level of personal service through every stage of the museum’s showcase production. From initial prototyping to producing one, ten or more showcases, EMT’s clients are always confident their projects are built to European Museum Standards and will be delivered on time with their initial museum experience vision intact.
With over twenty years of experience, European Museum Technology (EMT) team has earned a solid reputation with architects, exhibit designers and curators for their execution of unique projects in museums, private collections and cultural centres worldwide. Their engineering expertise and material knowledge, combined with an international network of suppliers, give their designing collaborators the confidence that their unique visions will be realised as intended and result in extraordinary, immersive and visually captivating museum experiences.
Worldwide services
European Museum Technology provides conservation services to the international museum sector. They manage complex museum projects of all scales, guiding them from initial concept through to completion, including auditing and maintenance services.
With over 25 years of global experience and a portfolio of more than 85 projects worldwide, EMT has a deep understanding of working with diverse cultures. The company’s engineers are multilingual, speaking German, English, Dutch, and French and can drive demanding projects anywhere in the world, meeting precise European Museum Standard specifications for artefact protection and display.
FAQ
European Museum Technology (EMT) provides specialised services including the design, fabrication, and installation of museum showcases. It also offers showcase maintenance, auditing, repurposing, architectural glass installation, and art engineering and fabrication.
All museum showcases are designed and manufactured at the company’s Braeside facility, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Local onsite production ensures direct oversight of quality and adherence to project specifications.
The company works with museums, art galleries, national libraries, universities, and private collectors. It also collaborates with architects, exhibit designers and artists on projects for cultural centres and public spaces.
See our case studies page to see examples of our clients and the projects we've completed.
The European Museum Technology Team possesses over 25 years of direct experience in the global museum sector. Their background provides a deep understanding of the specific demands of the conservation and museum sector that transcend cultural boundaries. They have built an international network of suppliers of products and services to ensure your project meets the highest European standards in artefact preservation.
EMT is dedicated to continual research and development to advance its showcase designs, with a commitment to improving conservation features, material performance, and manufacturing techniques.
Yes, European Museum Technology offers a complete project management service, including initial consultation and design, through to manufacturing, onsite installation, and ongoing maintenance.
While based in Australia, European Museum Technology provides its products and services to clients on a global scale, managing projects and installations worldwide.
