Heritage and cultural organisations do not move stock, they move objects that are often unique, fragile and irreplaceable, frequently in and out of sensitive or listed buildings.
Ede's supports museums, galleries, archives and heritage sites across London and the UK, planning each move around the collection and the building so that objects are protected, access is respected and the institution keeps running.
We work with museums and galleries, heritage sites and historic houses, archives and records offices, libraries and research collections, trusts and cultural institutions. Whether it is a single acquisition, a gallery redisplay or a full site decant, the approach is led by the value and fragility of what is being moved.
Handling decisions are made with the people responsible for the collection. We work alongside your curators and conservators, condition-report objects before and after the move, and build bespoke protective cases for items that need them. Objects and artefacts are handled through our museum and heritage relocation service, and books, records and archives through our library relocation service, so each type is moved by people who understand it.
Cultural buildings come with their own constraints: narrow access, protected fabric, public opening hours and strict rules on what can be touched. We survey the building as carefully as the collection, protect floors, doorways and fixtures, and work in phases or out of hours so galleries and reading rooms can stay open where possible.
Yes. Curators and conservators are involved from the survey onwards, and handling and packing decisions for sensitive items are agreed with your team before anything is moved.
Objects are condition-reported, handled by trained crews and packed in protective or bespoke cases built to the item, so they cannot move in transit.
Yes. We survey the building, protect its fabric and access routes, and work in phases or out of hours so public and research spaces can stay open where possible.
Yes. Collections can be held in secure archive and collection storage and returned in order when the space is ready.
Yes. Archives, records and library collections are handled through our library relocation service, with shelf order maintained.
To discuss a heritage or cultural sector move, contact our team.
All our crews are permanently employed and are trained in house with Enhanced DBS clearance as standard.
We are fully accredited to ISO 14001, 9001 and 45001 and use fully secure GDPR-compliant data systems, with 24/7 support.
Tailored solutions for challenging requirements. We pride ourselves on offering bespoke solutions for complex relocation projects, big or small.
