An open source data management platform for the heritage field
Arches Collector
Mobile App for Data Collection*
*Existing Arches Version 4.4.2 or higher required.
Image: Valley du Dades in Morocco. Photo: Scott Warren
What is Arches® ?
Arches is an open source software platform freely available for cultural heritage organizations to independently deploy to help them manage their cultural heritage data.
Innovative
Arches uses semantic technologies — data structured to support relationships and a module to manage terminologies.
Purpose built
Arches was built specifically for the cultural heritage field and designed by heritage professionals.
Open source
The code is open source and can be freely downloaded, customized and extended to meet individual needs.
Standards based
Based on international standards to promote best practices and facilitate data sharing and longevity.
Versatile
Includes a module to inventory all immovable heritage types, including archaeological sites, buildings, cultural landscapes, and heritage groups.
Community driven
A community of heritage and IT professionals work together to support Arches for the cultural heritage field.
What’s New?
We have new Arches Branding Guidelines.
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Download the Arches fact sheet (PDF)
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(Updated: August 2019)
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