Reveal Art with Accurate Colour
Use high-CRI, tightly controlled light to reveal pigments, materials and fine detail without distorting the artist's intended colour.
Museum & Gallery
Lighting Solutions
Conservation-conscious architectural lighting for museums, galleries and cultural exhibitions. Reveal colour, texture and detail with high-CRI optics, precise beam control, low glare and flexible systems designed for changing displays.
Museum Lighting Design Objectives
Protect Sensitive Collections
Balance visibility with conservation by controlling illuminance, UV and IR exposure, operating hours and cumulative light dose for sensitive objects.
Control Glare and Reflections
Position shielded luminaires and select precise optics to reduce direct glare, reflected glare on glass and distracting spill light in visitor sightlines.
Support Efficient Operation
Combine efficient LED sources, scene control and scheduling to reduce energy use while maintaining exhibition quality and safe circulation.
Adapt to Changing Exhibitions
Use flexible track, magnetic and adjustable lighting systems so curators can reposition, refocus and rebalance light as displays change.
Museum & Gallery Lighting Design Guide
Illuminance50-300 lx
Set light levels by material sensitivity: around 50 lx for highly sensitive works, higher levels only where conservation policy permits.
Set light levels by material sensitivity: around 50 lx for highly sensitive works, higher levels only where conservation policy permits.
Colour RenderingCRI 90+ / R9 high
Preserve accurate perception of pigments, skin tones, textiles and natural materials across diverse collections.
Preserve accurate perception of pigments, skin tones, textiles and natural materials across diverse collections.
Colour Temperature2700K-4000K
Select CCT to suit the artwork, architecture and curatorial narrative while maintaining visual consistency.
Select CCT to suit the artwork, architecture and curatorial narrative while maintaining visual consistency.
Beam Control10°-60°
Use narrow spots, medium beams, zoom optics and wallwashing to match object scale, viewing distance and display format.
Use narrow spots, medium beams, zoom optics and wallwashing to match object scale, viewing distance and display format.
Glare ControlShielded / low glare
Deep-set optics, snoots and careful aiming reduce direct glare, reflections and spill light in visitor sightlines.
Deep-set optics, snoots and careful aiming reduce direct glare, reflections and spill light in visitor sightlines.
Recommended Museum Lighting Families
ARTAX
Zoom projection spotlight for precise framing and light shaping.
- Wattage:
- 9W/20W
- 2 Sizes:
- Ø45/Ø73mm
- Beam Angle:
- 20°-35°
- Best For:
- Museums & Galleries
ARCWASH
Professional track wall washer delivering uniform vertical illumination up to 3.5 m. Linkable modules create seamless wall washing for architectural applications.
- Wattage:
- 50W / 2*50W
- 2 Sizes:
- 252 / 252 mm
- Lumen Output:
- 4275–8550 lm
- Beam Angle:
- 55°–55°
- Best For:
- Gallery / Showroom
WASHO
Asymmetric wall washer for individual artwork and displays.
- Wattage:
- 9W / 15W / 28W
- 3 Sizes:
- Ø55 / Ø73 / Ø90 mm
- Lumen Output:
- 400–1754 lm
- Beam Angle:
- 48°–72°
- Best For:
- Gallery / Art Display
FLEXI
All-aluminium downlight family with fixed, adjustable, trim and trimless options.
- Wattage:
- 9W / 15W / 28W
- Cut-out Sizes:
- 55 / 75 / 100mm
- Lumen Output:
- 620-3172lm
- Beam Angle:
- 15°-52°
- Best For:
- Modular Projects
Museum Lighting Project Support
Exhibition Lighting Design
Lighting layouts, aiming strategies and scene concepts coordinated with architecture, displays and visitor routes.
Optical & Conservation Guidance
Beam selection, shielding and illuminance recommendations aligned with object sensitivity and curatorial requirements.
Custom Luminaire Solutions
Finish, mounting, accessory and control adaptations for exhibition systems and heritage interiors.
IES, DIALux & Calculations
Photometric files and calculations for illuminance, uniformity, wallwashing and energy performance.
Aiming & Commissioning Support
Technical support from mock-up and focusing through scene programming, handover and future exhibition changes.
Plan Conservation-Conscious Lighting for Your Museum or Gallery
Work with Artdon to develop a flexible, visually precise lighting solution for artworks, artefacts, exhibitions and visitor spaces.