CollectionSpace Roadmap 2026
The CollectionSpace roadmap is developed in collaboration with community members and the program team. Work is shared in four work categories (Now, Future, Needs Community Contribution, and Completed). The roadmap is built around Six Commitment Areas (Efficient Museum Practices, Data Best Practices, User Experience, Discoverability, Interoperability, and Secure and Open Architecture).
About the Six Commitment Areas
The roadmap is built around themes or commitment areas:
Theme | Commitment Statement |
|---|---|
Efficient Museum Practices | We are committed to functionality that supports archaeology, fine art, history, material order, and natural history collection objects. |
Data Best Practices | We are committed to documented data modeling to support collection cataloging and workflows. |
User Experience | We are committed to user-friendly, accessible, and documented end-user software. |
Discoverability | We are committed to solutions that promote the discoverability of published collections. |
Interoperability | We are committed to pathways to promote interoperability with other applications. |
Secure and Open Architecture | We are committed to open and secure architecture and best practices in software development. |
About the Work Categories
Ideas are shared in the following categories:
Now: Work is underway.
Future: Ready for development but not yet scheduled.
Needs Community Contribution: Ideas shared from the community that need additional development and input.
Recently Completed: Highlights of delivered work.