Roman Baths - Service standards: collections & displays

The collection will be:

 

Publicly accessible, on display or in store

 

  • Display cases will be well lit for visitor comfort and also to meet object conservation needs
  • Objects will be located on the site in positions that enhance their understanding
  • Collections in storage that cannot be moved easily will be made available for public viewing in situ, at least twice a year or by advanced application

 

Supported by relevant and accurate documentation

 

  • Display captions will be accurate and up to date
  • Collections documentation will be maintained in accordance with the UK data documentation standard
  • All displays will have captions 99% of the time
  • Explanations for temporarily removed exhibits will be displayed 90% of the time

 

Conserved for this and future generations to enjoy

 

  • 80% of collections will be displayed, stored and catalogued in accordance with the Council's Collection Management Policy
  • Vulnerable displays will be protected at all times
  • During public opening hours there will always be a member of staff on duty in the museum to supervise visitors' behaviour and protect the monument
  • Conservation and repair work will be undertaken in accordance with the principles set out in the Roman Baths Conservation Statement