FAQ - Touring Exhibitions

Who can host a Museo Egizio touring exhibition?

Museums, universities, cultural centers, municipalities/local authorities, and
exhibition venues that meet museum standards for security and conservation.

How far in advance should we contact you?

At least 6 months before the planned opening — ideally 12 months in advance.

What languages are supported?

Core contents are available in Italian, English, French and German. Spanish and

Can the narrative be tailored to our audience?

Yes. We adapt the curatorial, educational, and communication approach to your

How much space do we need?

It depends on the format:

Compact: from 150 m2

Medium: 400–700 m2

Large: 700–2,000 m2

Each exhibition datasheet specifies minimum and maximum requirements.

What budget ranges do you work with?

Based on duration, distance, security, and optional services. Typically:

Under €100k

€100–300k

€300–500k

Over €500k per venue

Can we host a smaller “satellite” version?

Yes. We can design selective cut-down versions (objects + multimedia) or
outreach formats for smaller venues or municipalities.

What’s included with the exhibition?

Curatorial content (panels and labels)

Object list and images

Multimedia (videos/infographics/3D, where applicable)

Minor restoration and/or routine conservation treatments

Mounts where necessary

Registrar guidelines

Catalogue (texts and images) co-produced with the host

Press kit and marketing toolkit

Can we request specific masterpieces?

Requests are evaluated case by case, based on conservation, insurance, and
transport sustainability.

Who manages packing, transport, and installation?

The Museo Egizio technical team supervises all phases: packing, transport,
installation, and local staff training both outbound and inbound

What display cases and materials are required?

Museum-standard showcases made of inert materials, equipped with hidden
Abloy lock systems (single or multiple, at the top and/or bottom) or equivalent
secure mechanisms, complete with alarms/detection systems and protective
barriers. Internal lighting only by written agreement.

What climate and light standards apply?

Standard museum parameters (temperature, relative humidity, lighting levels)
are detailed in the Facility Report, with monitoring throughout the exhibition
period.

Are couriers included?

Yes, up to three couriers, depending on the project. Typical installation time:
10–15 working days. At least one courier always travels with the crates containing the objects, whether by commercial flight, cargo flight, truck,
cargo ferry, or cargo train.

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