How do you plan for a collection’s future when its growth and evolution are unpredictable? For curators and collections managers, this question is at the heart of long-term preservation. Spacesaver’s 920 Series: Preservation Cabinet was designed with this uncertainty in mind—providing a secure, flexible, and future-ready solution for storing museum collections of all kinds.
Whether you’re safeguarding art, natural history specimens, textiles, or anthropological artifacts, these cabinets deliver the durability, protection, and adaptability required to ensure that what’s preserved today will remain accessible tomorrow.
Every detail of the 920 Series reflects decades of experience collaborating with museum professionals who demand precision and protection.
Key Features & Benefits:
From counter-height cabinets that double as work surfaces to full-height models that maximize capacity, the 920 Series fits seamlessly into any collection storage plan.
Standard Sizes:
Widths: 30”, 36”, 42”, 48”, 60”
Depths: 18”, 24”, 30”, 36”
Heights: 42”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”
Custom sizes available in 1” increments.
Cabinets can be stacked, bolted together, or mounted on Spacesaver High-Density Mobile Systems, helping you expand storage without increasing your footprint.
With over 50 years of experience serving museums and archives, Spacesaver has earned the trust of curators and collection care professionals across North America. Every steel cabinet is manufactured in the U.S. and built to the highest quality standards—ready to protect the objects that define our shared history.
When you choose the Spacesaver 920 Series: Preservation Cabinet, you’re investing in more than storage—you’re investing in the longevity and legacy of your collection. Our experts and local distributors work hand-in-hand with you to design efficient, safe, and sustainable storage environments.
Explore how one Ivy League institution used our Preservation Cabinets on High-Density Mobile Storage to create a flexible, hands-on learning environment.
A preservation cabinet is a specialized storage cabinet designed to protect valuable, historic, and sensitive collections from dust, light, contaminants, and unnecessary handling. Preservation cabinets are commonly used by museums, archives, libraries, universities, government agencies, and cultural institutions to safely store artifacts, documents, textiles, photographs, and other irreplaceable collections.
Preservation cabinets are ideal for storing a wide variety of collections, including:
Unlike standard storage cabinets, preservation cabinets are specifically engineered to protect collections. They feature durable steel construction, tightly fitted doors and drawers that help minimize dust infiltration, smooth operating mechanisms that reduce vibration, and finishes suitable for long-term collection storage. Many systems can also accommodate archival-quality housings and accessories.
Preservation cabinets are widely used by:
Yes. Spacesaver Preservation Cabinets can be configured to meet the needs of virtually any collection. Available options include:
Yes. Properly designed preservation cabinets help shield collections from dust, airborne contaminants, and unnecessary light exposure—all of which can contribute to long-term deterioration. Cabinets should be used alongside proper environmental controls such as temperature and humidity management for optimal preservation.
Absolutely. Preservation cabinets can be installed on Spacesaver® High-Density Mobile Storage Systems, allowing institutions to dramatically increase storage capacity while maintaining secure, organized access to collections. This is especially valuable where floor space is limited.
Yes. Preservation cabinets are designed with long-term collection care in mind. When used with archival-quality folders, boxes, supports, and proper environmental conditions, they provide an excellent solution for preserving valuable collections for future generations.
Preservation cabinets help organize collections by:
Yes. Many preservation cabinets are available with keyed or electronic locking options to limit unauthorized access. Secure storage helps protect valuable and sensitive collections while maintaining accountability within museums and archives.
When choosing a preservation cabinet, consider:
A storage assessment by Spacesaver Storage Solutions can help determine the ideal cabinet configuration for your facility.
Yes. Spacesaver Storage Solutions provides preservation cabinet design, delivery, installation, and ongoing service throughout Virginia, including Richmond, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Roanoke, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic communities. Our specialists work with museums, libraries, archives, universities, and government agencies to develop customized preservation storage solutions that protect valuable collections while maximizing available space.
Available in standard and heavy duty capacities for storing everything from clothing to ammunition.
