Collect it. Connect it. Show it to the world!
eHive is a web-based collection cataloguing system. Our system is used worldwide by hundreds of museums, societies and private collectors to catalogue objects, store images, manage acquisition information and publish their collections online.
eHive can be accessed from any computer or device running a web browser, including PCs, Mac and mobiles. We take care of hosting and backing up your data, so your collection information is both secure and readily accessible. We also perform all of the system upgrades so any enhancements to eHive are made immediately available to you.
Common Questions
We’ve put together some answers to common questions about using eHive, our online cataloguing and public access system.
eHive for Developers
Do more with your data. Use eHive’s WordPress plugins, programming interfaces and data harvesting features.
Join a Community
Communities in eHive allow users to connect on the basis of a theme, such as a geographic location or type of collection.
Comply with Standards
eHive applies professional standards in collection management practice through research & development by Vernon Systems.
Need to Migrate Data?
Let us help you convert your data. We’ve worked with many types of collections and databases.
Support from Vernon Systems
eHive is developed by Vernon Systems. Our team of museum & IT professionals provide exceptional support for our proven range of products.
Software subscriptions
eHive pricing is based on the storage space used. The subscription levels cover use of the software, storage and ongoing development.
News
How do you know when you have outgrown Excel for museum collection management?
Many museums start their cataloging in Excel. Unfortunately, as this spreadsheet becomes more complicated, Excel is increasingly difficult to use.
THE BUZZ #1
Every few weeks we will be sharing some updates on eHive and interesting things that we have come across in the wider world of museums and collections.
Version 5.2: PDF document support, private vs public image controls
We’ve just rolled out the latest major upgrade to eHive. The two new features are support for PDF document files linked to object records and new options per image & document to control which files public users have access to.
