Reality Capture Services for Museums & Heritage

Precision 3D Scanning & Documentation for Museums & Heritage

Museum Curators

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Conservators & Restoration Specialists

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Heritage Preservationists

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Archaeologists

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Historic Site Managers

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Exhibit Designers & Museum Planners

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Preservation Architects

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Archivists & Collections Managers

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Cultural Heritage Researchers

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3D Visualization & Digital Humanities Experts

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Government & Cultural Resource Managers

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Academics & University Researchers

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Museum Curators // Conservators & Restoration Specialists // Heritage Preservationists // Archaeologists // Historic Site Managers // Exhibit Designers & Museum Planners // Preservation Architects // Archivists & Collections Managers // Cultural Heritage Researchers // 3D Visualization & Digital Humanities Experts // Government & Cultural Resource Managers // Academics & University Researchers //

Our 3D scanning and digital documentation services provide museums, heritage professionals, and conservationists with high-resolution models of artifacts, sculptures, murals, and historic buildings. Using 3D laser scanning, photogrammetry, and LiDAR, we create detailed digital records for preservation, restoration planning, and interactive museum exhibits. These high-accuracy scans support research, education, and long-term collection management, ensuring cultural heritage is documented, protected, and accessible for future generations.

Laser Scanning the Tarlati Polyptych at The Met in New York City

We create digital twins of museum collections, exhibits, and heritage sites, enabling remote access, virtual tours, and interactive educational experiences. Our expertise in artifact scanning, exhibit layout planning, and heritage site mapping helps museum curators, conservation specialists, and cultural institutions digitize and archive their collections with submillimeter accuracy. Whether for conservation, public engagement, or research applications, our 3D models, CAD drawings, and point cloud data provide an invaluable resource for the future of museum and heritage preservation.

Our Reality Capture Services for Museums & Heritage

  • 3D Point Cloud of Brooklyn Museum Beaux Arts Court

    3D Laser Scanning

    High-resolution 3D laser scanning captures precise artifacts, sculptures, historic buildings, and museum exhibits for conservation, restoration, and digital archiving. Our technology ensures accurate structural documentation, condition assessments, and virtual preservation.

  • 3D BIM Revit Model of the American Academy of Arts & Letters in Manhattan

    Heritage Scan to BIM

    Our Scan to BIM services convert 3D scans into precise BIM-ready models, aiding architectural restoration, facility upgrades, and historical building conservation. We create detailed Revit models to streamline renovations and adaptive reuse projects.

  • 3D Scans of Ancient Artifacts

    3D Scan Meshing & Modeling

    Our 3D modeling and meshing services transform scan data into high-resolution, printable 3D models of artifacts, sculptures, and historic structures. Perfect for replicas, digital collections, and interactive museum experiences.

  • Laser Scanning Existing Conditions at the Audubon Terrace in New York City

    As-Built & Existing Conditions

    We provide as-built drawings, floor plans, and existing conditions surveys for museum expansions, historical restorations, and exhibit planning. Deliverables include CAD files, BIM models, and high-resolution documentation for preservation and facility management.

  • 3D Digital Twin Scan of Spirit of Achievement Statue

    Digital Twins & Replica Scanning

    We create interactive digital twins of museum spaces and heritage sites, allowing for virtual exhibits, remote research, and long-term asset management. Our high-fidelity models ensure accurate documentation of priceless artifacts and structures.

  • 3D Scanning Painting Untitled by Basquiat

    Decorative & Fine Artwork Scanning

    Our fine art and decorative scanning services capture murals, sculptures, and intricate architectural details with submillimeter accuracy. Ideal for restoration, 3D reproduction, and digital preservation of culturally significant works.

  • 3D Scanning Ornamented Ceiling Detail at The Breakers Museum in Newport, RI

    Environment & Location Scanning

    We scan museum interiors, exhibition halls, historic sites & archaeological landscapes to create accurate 3D models for exhibit planning, site analysis, and immersive digital experiences. Our data supports VR and interactive educational tools.

  • Drone Photogrammetry Survey of Surrogates Court Facade in New York City

    Drone Surveying & Mapping

    Using high-resolution drone imagery and LiDAR, we provide aerial surveys, topographic mapping, and facade documentation for heritage sites, archaeological excavations, and large-scale museum properties. Ideal for site planning and structural analysis.

Evergreene Architectural Arts
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Skidmore Owings & Merrill
Phillips Auctioneers
The New York Times
Beyer Blinder Belle
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Aecom Tishman

MUSEUM Partners Trust MYND.

Leading museums, cultural institutions, and preservation specialists trust MYND Workshop for high-precision 3D scanning, documentation, and digital preservation. With a proven track record of working with renowned museums, historic sites, and research institutions, we provide state-of-the-art reality capture solutions to safeguard artifacts, architecture, and cultural heritage. Our expertise in digital twins, artifact scanning, and heritage site documentation ensures that priceless collections and historic landmarks are accurately preserved for research, restoration, and public engagement.

Select Applications & Use Cases for Museums & Heritage

  • 2D CAD Floor Plan

    Exhibit Planning & Space Optimization

    We provide detailed floor plans and spatial documentation for exhibit design, visitor flow optimization, and museum renovations, ensuring efficient space utilization and accessibility compliance.

  • 3D Scan Model of Arctic Explorer Matthew Henson's Gloves

    Artifact & Heritage Scanning

    High-resolution 3D scanning captures artifacts, statues, and rare objects for virtual preservation, conservation studies, and 3D-printable replicas. Ideal for museum collections and historical research.

  • 3D Digital Twin of Artist's Studio in Brooklyn

    Digital Twins for Museums

    We create fully interactive digital twins of museum exhibits and heritage sites, enabling virtual tours, research collaboration, and long-term documentation of historically significant spaces.

  • Mesh Model of 3D Scanned Landscape

    Drone Surveys of Historic Sites

    Aerial LiDAR and drone-based mapping document archaeological sites, historic landscapes, and excavation areas, creating accurate topographic models for research and preservation.

  • 3D Scan Model Detail of General Pershing Statue in Washington, DC

    3D Printed Replicas & Restorations

    Our 3D scanning and modeling enable accurate artifact replicas for exhibitions, conservation efforts, and educational displays, ensuring safe public engagement with fragile objects.

  • 360 Panoramic Photo at The Glass House in New Canaan

    Virtual Tours & Online Archives

    We create interactive 3D models and 360° virtual tours to allow remote access to museum collections and historic sites, enhancing education, outreach, and digital engagement.

  • Orthophoto Detail of Noble Maritime Museum Painted Ceiling

    Structural Assessments & Conservation

    Our scans provide condition assessments of aging structures, sculptures, and murals, allowing for detailed preservation planning, damage analysis, and restoration coordination.

  • High Resolution 3D Scan of Assyrian Panel at The Brooklyn Museum

    Long-Term Archival & Collection Management

    We help museums and cultural institutions digitize their collections, ensuring secure long-term storage, cataloging, and public access through high-resolution 3D documentation.

Servicing Locations Across the U.S.A.

With 10 strategic hubs across the United States, MYND Workshop's Reality Capture & 3D Scanning services are more accessible than ever, especially to our clients on the East and West Coasts. Our central hub in Dallas further enhances our reach, ensuring we can efficiently serve clients nationwide and even internationally, without compromising on our commitment to quality and precision.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 3D scanning captures high-resolution digital replicas of artifacts, sculptures, murals, and historic buildings, enabling conservation, restoration planning, and digital archiving. Museums use these scans for virtual exhibits, research, and interactive educational experiences.

  • Digital twins create accurate, interactive 3D models of museum collections, historic landmarks, and archaeological sites, allowing for remote access, condition monitoring, and virtual preservation. These models help institutions document and protect cultural assets for future generations.

  • Yes! High-resolution 3D artifact scanning ensures precise documentation and replication of sculptures, paintings, and fragile historical objects. These digital models can be used for 3D printing, conservation planning, and immersive museum experiences.

  • Drone surveys and aerial LiDAR scanning provide detailed topographic data for archaeological sites, historic landscapes, and large-scale heritage properties. This technology helps with mapping, excavation planning, and structural monitoring of ancient ruins and landmarks.

  • Our heritage documentation services provide high-resolution 3D scans, point clouds, CAD drawings, Revit models, and digital archives, ensuring accurate preservation and facility management for museums, conservationists, and restoration specialists.

  • Absolutely! Scan to BIM services create detailed digital models of historic buildings, allowing architects, engineers, and preservation teams to analyze structures, plan restorations, and integrate modern systems without altering historical integrity.

  • 360-degree scanning, photogrammetry, and digital twins allow museums to create immersive virtual tours and interactive online exhibits, expanding accessibility, education, and global engagement with cultural collections.

  • Pricing varies based on project size, level of detail, and required deliverables. Small artifact scans may cost a few hundred dollars, while full museum exhibits and historic site documentation can range into several thousand. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your preservation needs.