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Industry

UniFi for Museums & Cultural Institutions

Discreet, reliable network infrastructure for exhibitions, visitors and operations.

Typical Challenges

What businesses in this industry deal with.

Historic Buildings

Listed buildings and architecture restrict cable routing and AP placement options.

Visitor Experience

Interactive exhibits, audio guides and multimedia stations require comprehensive, stable WiFi.

Protecting Valuable Collections

Artworks and exhibits must be monitored around the clock – discreetly and reliably.

Our UniFi Solution

  • Discreet APs that blend into the aesthetic of the space
  • Visitor WiFi with custom captive portal and museum branding
  • UniFi Protect for exhibition rooms, entrances and storage areas
  • Stable connectivity for interactive media stations and ticketing systems
  • Separate network for staff and security systems
  • UniFi Access for depots and staff-only areas – keeping sensitive collections protected

Recommended Solutions

UniFi Network

Discreet network solution for demanding, historic buildings.

UniFi Protect

Discreet art protection, intrusion detection and visitor monitoring.

Installation & Consulting

Heritage-sensitive planning and installation with respect for historic fabric.

Typical Setup

Product Quantity Purpose
UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra 1 Central firewall and network management
UniFi Switch Pro 24 PoE 1 PoE power for APs and cameras
UniFi U7 Pro 5 Discreet WiFi coverage in exhibition rooms
UniFi AI Theta 3 AI-powered surveillance of valuable exhibits
UniFi Access Reader G2 2 Access control for depot and staff areas

Typical Project

Regional Museum with 6 Exhibition Rooms in Winterthur

Situation

A regional museum in a listed heritage building in Winterthur with 6 exhibition rooms, a shop and an event space had no visitor WiFi and no digital infrastructure for interactive exhibits. Heritage authorities prohibited visible cables and large wall mountings.

Solution

Digital Runners planned a minimally invasive installation with a UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra and 5 U7 Pro access points, integrated into existing cable ducts and suspended ceilings. A visitor WiFi with museum branding was set up. Three UniFi AI Theta cameras monitor the most valuable exhibits with AI-powered motion detection.

Result

The museum now offers interactive smartphone-based audio guides, branded visitor WiFi and seamless surveillance of its collection. The heritage authority approved the installation without conditions. Investment: approximately CHF 6,200.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can WiFi be installed in a listed heritage building?
Yes. UniFi offers discreet access points that blend visually into the environment. Installation is carried out without interfering with the historic fabric – e.g. via existing cable ducts or discreet surface mounting.
How is visitor WiFi separated from the museum network?
Through VLAN segmentation, visitors receive their own network with a captive portal and museum branding. The internal network for ticketing, security systems and staff remains fully isolated.
Can artworks be monitored with UniFi Protect?
Yes. UniFi Protect cameras offer 24/7 surveillance with motion detection and notifications. The cameras are discreet and can be mounted in sensitive exhibition spaces.
What options does visitor WiFi offer for the museum?
Via the captive portal, visitors can see information about the current programme when logging in. The WiFi also enables smartphone-based audio guides, interactive exhibits and digital wayfinding -- without additional hardware.
How is surveillance handled at night and outside opening hours?
UniFi Protect can create time-based rules: during opening hours, only unusual movements trigger alerts, while at night every movement is registered as an alarm. Push notifications go directly to the security manager's smartphone.

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