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Since 1976, Museum Services, Inc. (MSI) has consistently provided the highest level of fine art services to museums, art galleries, artists, auction houses, appraisers, designers, corporations, and private collectors.
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MSI handles all aspects of fine art services, including logistics, moving, installation, framing, crating, and storage.
We continually build relationships with our clients by acting as a collaborative partner, utilizing our resources, specialized equipment, and expertise to find the optimal solution for any art-handling challenge they may face.
MSI provides tailored art packing and installation services to private collectors and institutional clients in the Twin Cities. Any piece you entrust to us will be handled with the utmost care. For any artwork that requires extra care, we secure it using our triple-layer packing process and provide air-ride, climate-controlled transportation to its destination. International crates are ISPM15 EU Certified.
Photographic documentation and condition reports can be provided at every leg of the journey. When it comes to art installation, we do it all – from the straightforward to the monumentally challenging. No matter the material, size, or shape of the piece, MSI will find the best solution to present it both safely and
Running monthly, our main East Coast shuttle route provides white glove, climate-controlled, air-ride art transportation from Minneapolis to New York, with a flexible schedule of stops along the way including Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Our extended shuttle route may also include Columbus, OH and Maine, among others.
Our West Coast shuttle runs quarterly and chiefly serves Santa Fe, L.A., and San Francisco. The route runs through CO, NM, AZ, CA, NV, UT, WY, SD, and MN.
Whether you’re shipping locally, domestically, or internationally, our crating services provide your high-value or fragile artworks with unparalleled protection and the peace of mind that comes with it. We know that each art transportation situation is unique, and we design our crates based on your individual needs and specifications.
Options include efficient and affordable one-way crates for domestic transit, exhibition crates for multi-stop or touring works, and international crates that are built for the long haul and comply with global shipping standards. We will also work with you to develop creative crating solutions for even the most challenging pieces!
When it comes to providing a safe space for art, Museum Services is here to meet both your short and long-term storage needs. Our ample, meticulously climate-controlled storage facility is monitored 24/7 via security cameras, motion sensors, and an onsite caretaker, with a central station alarm system in place to protect against burglary, smoke, and fire.
Items contained in our fine art storage vault are regularly inventoried, with records being kept in both analog and digital formats. Our storage system is also fully integrated with our transportation and installation services, guaranteeing your art has a secure home while waiting to be retrieved, shipped, or installed.
MSI offers a full range of framing services, from small to large-scale projects. Our in-house frame fabrication and finishing means we can provide nearly limitless customization options, all delivered with master craftsmanship and exceptional design sense.
MSI frames are made from the highest quality archival materials, specialty glass, and hardwood lumber using all-natural, non-toxic finishes. Our rapid turnaround rate means you’ll have your framed artwork back to you in half the time it would take at another shop.
Museum Services has provided Conservation and Restoration services to the Twin Cities for over thirty years. We are committed to preventive conservation, minimizing damage and deterioration, and offer highly specialized professionals to ensure the restoration of your valued objects hold up long term. We are able to provide meticulous care to all medias including textiles, ceramics, paintings, and bronze.
Learn moreWith a personal touch and a deep respect for art and history, our team takes pride in providing quality comprehensive art logistics. We solve complex problems for our clients, relieving their stress by managing every detail with care, professionalism, and confidence. Whether moving your artwork from one home to another or shipping a priceless masterpiece across the globe, we’re committed to safeguarding art and fostering trust in every interaction.
We offer a full range of services – installation, custom crating, framing, storage, fabrication, conservation, and fine art shipping services – unlike competitors who often specialize in just one area.
We are the only provider of a monthly consolidated fine art shuttle service in the Twin Cities, ensuring that local needs are met with expert care.
Moving away from buying existing stock, we are developing and releasing our own framing materials to emphasize quality and craftsmanship.
From famous works like American Gothic or Washington Crossing the Delaware to large-scale installations like the American Express building post-9/11, we manage intricate, high-stakes projects.
With over 150 years of combined experience, we provide consistent, expert service with a professional and personal touch that other firms can’t match.
Whether you are a private collector, an art lover, or you represent a museum, university, corporation, or other institution passionate about art, MSI is the best choice you can make when it comes to meeting your fine art handling needs.
From local transport in the Twin Cities to domestic and international shipping, take the stress out of every step of the art moving process by contacting Museum Services today.
