Trusted Partner for Art and Museum

Expert installation is the final and most critical step in any art or museum exhibition. Whether it’s a single object of national significance or a full-scale travelling exhibition, every item deserves to be presented with precision, care, and contextual sensitivity. That’s where we come in.

At Constantine, we’ve been trusted for generations to handle and install some of the most important artworks and artefacts in the UK and beyond. Our clients, ranging from national museums and public institutions to private collectors, rely on us to deliver seamless art installation exhibition services that uphold the integrity and value of every piece.

Constantine’s Comprehensive Art and Museum Installation Services

We offer end-to-end installation support for museums, galleries, auction houses, and private clients. Our services cover everything from individual paintings and sculptures to entire exhibition programmes, including archaeological exhibits installation and complex multimedia displays.

Every museum exhibit installation project we undertake is tailored to your specific needs. We plan and manage every detail, from pre-site assessments to final placement, with a dedicated technical team and project manager to ensure a safe, efficient, and discreet service. Whether you’re preparing for a short-term exhibition or installing a permanent collection, we have the expertise and infrastructure to support you across the UK.

Our Expertise in Archaeological and Historical Exhibits

Installing archaeological and historical objects requires a deep understanding of conservation, cultural sensitivity and object history. Our team brings specialist experience to archaeological exhibits installation, ensuring that each piece is treated with the utmost respect and care.

We routinely handle:

• Fragile items from ancient civilisations
• Rare and irreplaceable objects requiring bespoke support systems
• Culturally significant artefacts with complex provenance
• Large-scale installations for touring archaeological exhibits

Our proven methods and meticulous attention to detail make us a trusted partner for institutions curating high-stakes historical and archaeological exhibitions.

Museum-Grade Handling and Project Management

Every museum installation we undertake is managed by a dedicated team that understands the demands of working in sensitive environments. From initial planning through to final display, we integrate seamlessly with your team to ensure a smooth, efficient process.

Our approach includes:

• Experienced project managers and professionally trained art handlers
• Coordination with curators, conservators, registrars, and exhibition designers
• Detailed site surveys and risk assessments
• Environmental monitoring and control to maintain optimal display conditions
• Safe handling techniques for delicate or oversized objects

No two installations are the same and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the specific challenges of each project.

Where Our Expertise Comes to Life: The Queen’s House Installation

To illustrate our capability in museum exhibits installation, one of our highlights was our work at The Queen’s House, part of Royal Museums Greenwich.

We were commissioned to support the redevelopment and reopening of this iconic listed building, installing over 400 years of art across 22 rooms, including works by Holbein, Hogarth, and Lely.

Key challenges and successes included:

• Installation in a scheduled ancient monument with strict preservation guidelines
• Navigating listed architecture, including narrow access routes and manual transport up staircases
• Installing large-scale and fragile paintings, some over two metres wide, in Bridge rooms with complex hanging requirements
• Working closely with Historic England and RMG to protect both artworks and building fabric

This project demanded the full breadth of our art installation exhibition expertise: planning, manual art handling, precision placement, and coordination with conservation authorities. It stands as a testament to the trust placed in us by leading institutions for high-profile, high-sensitivity museum exhibits installations.

Why Leading Institutions Trust Constantine

We’ve earned the confidence of the UK’s most prestigious museums, galleries, and private collectors. Our installations have supported exhibitions of national and international importance, often under complex timeframes and technical constraints.

Here’s why clients choose us:

• Decades of experience with art installation exhibition projects across the UK
• A Royal Warrant granted by His Majesty the King, recognising our commitment to excellence
• Compliance with all relevant museum standards, customs regulations, and security protocols
• Proven reliability and discretion in high-security, high-value environments

FAQs

1. What does an art exhibition installation service actually include?

Our installation service covers the full journey from arrival to display: pre-site planning, site surveys and risk reviews, coordinating access and other contractors, supervised unpacking, safe handling, precise placement, and final checks before handover. For complex installs, we can also coordinate mounts, plinths, fixings and sequencing so the gallery team is never forced into last-minute compromises.

2. Can you install in listed buildings and sensitive heritage sites?

Yes. We regularly work in historic, protected environments where access is tight, and building fabric must be respected. A good example is our installation work at the Queen’s House with Royal Museums Greenwich, where careful route planning, manual handling, and coordination with heritage constraints were essential. (It’s also a scheduled monument.)

3. How do you manage risk for high-value or fragile works during installation?

We treat installation as the highest-risk moment because it involves the most handling. We reduce risk by planning the route and lift points early, matching equipment to the object, and keeping the handling plan simple and repeatable. Where appropriate, we build in clear checkpoints (unpack, condition confirmation, placement, final sign-off) so responsibility is unambiguous and decisions are documented.

4. Can you manage whole exhibition installs, not just single artworks?

Yes. We install single works, but we also support full exhibition programmes with a dedicated coordinator and technical team. That includes managing sequencing across multiple rooms, ensuring the right kit and crew are in the right place at the right time, and coordinating with registrars, conservators, designers and venue operations so installation windows stay realistic.

5. What information do you need from us to quote and plan an installation properly?

Typically, we’ll ask for: object list (dimensions, weights, materials), installation drawings or intent (where applicable), venue access details (loading, lifts, door widths, working hours), any special constraints (listed building rules, public interface, out-of-hours working), and the programme (install/deinstall dates and milestones). If you already have it, sharing previous handling notes or condition reporting preferences helps us keep the approach consistent across teams and venues.