About Madrona
Purpose-built software for cultural heritage organizations.
Our approach
Cultural heritage organizations have been underserved by software. Legacy systems built decades ago remain in use because replacements require massive migration efforts and offer uncertain improvements.
Madrona takes a different approach. We built a web-based platform from the ground up - not a wrapper around legacy architecture. Getty vocabularies, linked data, IIIF, and complete audit trails are native capabilities, not afterthoughts.
The platform is modular by design. Collections, Media, and Content can each stand alone or work together. Start with what you need, expand when you are ready. Your data lives in one central store with complete history, so nothing is lost as you grow.
Standards-first design
CDWA, Getty vocabularies, IIIF, and linked data are built into the foundation - not bolted on.
Complete transparency
Every change is recorded. Full audit trails, data lineage, and export capabilities ensure you always control your data.
Modular adoption
Use what you need. Each application works independently or together, without forcing an all-or-nothing migration.
Get in touch
Ready to replace your legacy systems? Let's talk about your institution.