Why Museum Stores Love Art You Can Carry

For museum stores, the best products do more than sell. They extend the visitor experience, give guests a meaningful way to remember their visit, and reflect the art on the walls. That's why art-inspired accessories have become a staple of museum retail, and why Monarque was built with museum and gallery stores in mind.

The art connects to the visit

Visitors who have just stood in front of a masterpiece often want to take a piece of it home. Monarque features beloved fine art from Van Gogh, Monet, William Morris, Hokusai, and Klimt, alongside licensed collections from artists including Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, Laurel Burch, Mary Engelbreit, and Mary Lake-Thompson. That breadth makes it easy to curate an assortment that complements your permanent collection or a current exhibition.

A souvenir that gets used

Postcards and posters often end up in a drawer. A wallet or eyeglass case comes out of a bag every single day, keeping the visit, and your museum, top of mind. Our RFID blocking wallets add real function to the art, which makes them an easy purchase decision.

Built for impulse and gifting

Most Monarque pieces sit at accessible gift price points, which makes them natural impulse purchases at the register and easy gifts for visitors shopping for someone back home. They're also lightweight and compact, so they travel easily for tourists.

A small footprint with big visual impact

Museum stores rarely have space to spare. Monarque's compact products deliver a lot of color and art in a small footprint, and with more than 150 designs in our armored wallet line alone, you can build a display that feels curated and abundant without overwhelming your floor.

Easy to tie to exhibitions

Hosting an Impressionist show? Stock Monet and Van Gogh. A Japanese art exhibition? Feature Hokusai's Great Wave. A focus on women artists? Highlight O'Keeffe and Frida. Monarque's range lets you refresh your assortment as exhibitions change.

Designed to drive reorders

A well-merchandised display of art accessories turns over steadily, and a refreshed assortment gives returning visitors and members something new to discover. We're happy to help you choose designs that fit your collection and your visitors.

Let's build your assortment

Interested in carrying Monarque in your museum or gallery store? Visit our wholesale page or contact our team, and we'll help you put together a selection that complements your collection.