# Objects & Order

> Create and publish digital exhibitions. Go from objects to exhibitions in minutes.

Objects & Order is a collection management and digital exhibition platform for museums, galleries, collectors, and artists. Transform object data, interpretive content, and media into online exhibitions, digital object labels, and embeddable web modules—without technical expertise.

Founded in Los Angeles by museum and technology professionals, Objects & Order addresses a critical gap: legacy collection management systems force complex museum data into rigid, standardized fields. Our platform enables flexible data structures that adapt to unique cataloging needs while transforming that data into engaging digital content.

## Why Objects & Order?

**Exhibitions don't have to disappear after closing day.** Turn years of scholarship, creativity, and collaboration into digital experiences that extend reach and impact. Start building an exhibition before your next planning committee meeting.

**Create, customize, and publish** without compromising narrative structure or visual identity. Build online exhibitions to share with audiences everywhere—no heavy technical requirements.

**Get started for free.** No credit card required. Add up to 100 objects, create Blueprints, and build exhibitions at no cost.

## Core Platform Components

- **Base**: Collaborative workspace for organizing objects and creating exhibitions. Four subscription levels scale from 100 to 100,000 objects.
- **Blueprint**: Customizable data schema/form for object records. Add fields using established metadata schemas, organizational standards, and your preferred terminology.
- **Object**: Collection item with custom fields, media files (images, video, documents), and metadata defined by its Blueprints.
- **Exhibition**: Multi-page, SEO-optimized digital presentation built from your object data with customizable themes and layouts.
- **Module**: Embeddable web component (slideshows, featured objects) that can be added to external websites with just a few lines of code.
- **DataSet**: Controlled vocabulary lists for maintaining data integrity across Blueprints (artists, locations, exhibitions).
- **API**: Secure integration for accessing complete data including Bases, Objects, Blueprints, and DataSets.

## Key Capabilities

- Customizable metadata fields with drag-and-drop organization
- 13+ field types: text, long text (Markdown), URL, date, number, auto-increment, select, DataSet, file select, switch, tags, section heading, spacer
- Core Blueprint inheritance for baseline data requirements across all objects
- Multi-Blueprint associations per object for flexible categorization
- Required/optional field toggles and internal-only designation
- CSV template generation for batch uploads (up to 500 objects per batch)
- Media files with caption, alt text, rights/credit, and notes metadata
- Primary image designation for object thumbnails
- File downloads in original format or optimized WebP
- Full-text search with advanced filtering and SQL-like queries
- CSV/JSON import and export functionality
- QR code generation for object access
- Permission-based team collaboration
- Exhibition content blocks: text, headings, images, galleries, audio, video, object blocks
- Drag-and-drop page builder with Universal Editor for typography, color, and spacing
- Object display modes: grid, list, and carousel with adjustable columns
- Hierarchical page structure with section pages, content pages, and sub-page navigation
- Custom header/footer with logo support
- Vanity URLs and custom domain publishing via DNS

## Who Uses Objects & Order?

- **Museums**: Collection management and exhibition creation for cultural institutions
- **Collectors**: Private collection cataloging and organization
- **Artists**: Portfolio management and catalog tools

## Pricing

Four subscription tiers (USD, US customers only):

- **Level 01 (Free)**: 1 member, 100 objects, 5GB storage, 3 exhibitions
- **Level 02 ($49/month)**: 5 members, 5,000 objects, 50GB storage, 5 publishable exhibitions, 10 modules
- **Level 03 ($89/month)**: 10 members, 10,000 objects, 100GB storage, 10 publishable exhibitions, 25 modules
- **Level 04 ($199/month)**: Unlimited members, 100,000 objects, 200GB storage, 50 publishable exhibitions, 50 modules

**Add-ons**: Module Pack ($25/month for 20 additional modules), Extra Storage ($25/month for 200GB), API Access (starting $25/month)

## Documentation & Resources

- [FAQ](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/faq): Comprehensive answers about accounts, Blueprints, objects, exhibitions, modules, and billing
- [Guides](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides): Step-by-step tutorials for all platform features
- [Videos](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/videos): Video walkthroughs and demonstrations
- [Support](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/support): Contact support team

## Guides

- [Base Basics](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/base-basics): Create a Base, set up Blueprints, add objects
- [Art of the Blueprint](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/art-of-the-blueprint): Structure custom data forms for your objects
- [Setting Up Blueprint Fields](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/setting-up-blueprint-fields): Configure text, date, number, select, tags, and more
- [Adding Objects](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/adding-objects): Input object data, import batches via CSV, upload files
- [Object Actions](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/object-actions): Search, filter, sort, create PDFs, export data
- [CSV Guidelines](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/csv-guidelines): Format spreadsheets and upload batch data
- [Creating an Exhibition](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/creating-an-exhibition): Build and publish digital exhibitions
- [Creating a Module](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/creating-a-module): Build Featured Object Modules
- [Making a Slideshow Module](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/making-a-slideshow-module): Create multi-object slideshows
- [Navigating All Data](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/guides/navigating-all-data): View complete object information across Blueprints

## Features

- [System Overview](https://objectsandorder.com/system): Core platform capabilities and workflows
- [For Museums](https://objectsandorder.com/moon-object-system/museums): Museum collection management and exhibition creation
- [For Collectors](https://objectsandorder.com/moon-object-system/collectors): Private collection cataloging
- [For Artists](https://objectsandorder.com/moon-object-system/artists): Portfolio management and catalog tools

## Articles

- [Go from Objects to Exhibitions](https://objectsandorder.com/articles/go-from-objects-to-exhibitions): Four-step guide to creating digital exhibitions
- [The Case for Digital Exhibitions](https://objectsandorder.com/articles/the-case-for-digital-exhibitions): Why digital exhibitions matter for accessibility and impact
- [Transform Exhibitions from Ephemeral to Evergreen](https://objectsandorder.com/articles/transform-exhibitions-from-ephemeral-to-evergreen): Share exhibition content without the hassle
- [Planning Projects with Objects](https://objectsandorder.com/articles/planning-projects-with-objects): Use Blueprints for project-specific organization
- [The Possibilities of Digital Object Labels](https://objectsandorder.com/articles/the-possibilities-of-digital-object-labels): Enhance visitor experience with digital Modules

## Company

- [About](https://objectsandorder.com/about): Founded by Christa Aube (PhD, Art History) and Jason Taylor, combining museum expertise with technology
- [Pricing](https://objectsandorder.com/pricing): Subscription tiers and add-ons
- [Roadmap](https://objectsandorder.com/roadmap): Upcoming features and development priorities

## Public Resources

- [EXH.CAT](https://objectsandorder.com/exhcat): Free searchable catalog of 14,500+ US museum exhibitions across 447 institutions and 254 cities
- [Projects](https://objectsandorder.com/projects): Example exhibitions and use cases

## Data & Security

- Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest (AES-256)
- Regular backups (weekly and monthly)
- Migration assistance available for collections and exhibition projects

## Technical Requirements

Supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

Supported file formats:
- Images: jpg, png, webp, gif, avif, heic
- Video: mp4, ogg, mov, webm

## Legal

- [Terms of Service](https://objectsandorder.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://objectsandorder.com/policies/privacy)
- [Cookie Policy](https://objectsandorder.com/policies/cookies)
- [Acceptable Use Policy](https://objectsandorder.com/policies/acceptable-use)
- [DMCA Policy](https://objectsandorder.com/policies/dmca)

## Contact

- [Support](https://objectsandorder.com/resources/support)
- Based in Los Angeles, California