Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Cast acrylic sheet with anti-reflective coating |
| Surface Finish | Dual-sided anti-reflective coated |
| Light Transmission | ~99% |
| Reflectance | <1% total reflectance (both surfaces combined) |
| UV Protection | Blocks up to 99% of UV radiation (below ~400 nm) |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | ~1.49 |
| Impact Resistance | ~10–17x stronger than glass |
| Weather Resistance | Interior use recommended |
| Chemical Resistance | Similar to acrylic; avoid ammonia, alcohol, strong solvents |
| Flammability | Combustible (UL94 HB typical for acrylic) |
| Max Continuous Service Temp | ~80–90°C |
| Applications | Museum glazing, picture framing, display cases, archival protection |
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Gallery & Museum Anti Reflective Acrylic
PLEXIGLAS® Gallery & Museum AR 2mm & 3mm offers the same premium anti-reflective performance with added rigidity and strength. It delivers exceptional clarity and glare reduction for high-end…
Optional finishing services - toggle any you need.
Optional. Add drilled holes to your piece.
Acrylic only - optical-grade edge finish
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Flame polish is only available on acrylic.
Manual router - per-corner price scales with thickness
Rounded or 45 degree bevel - per-metre rate x thickness
Why choose Gallery & Museum Anti Reflective Acrylic?
Key Features:
Applications:
- Double-sided anti-reflective coating
- Excellent optical clarity and high light transmission
- Significantly reduced glare and reflections
- Lightweight compared to glass
- High impact resistance
- Easy to fabricate and install
- Fine art framing
- Museum and gallery displays
- Photography and limited edition prints
- Retail display cases
- Exhibitions and trade show displays
- Corporate offices and reception areas
- Certificates, awards, and memorabilia framing
PLEXIGLAS ® Gallery & Museum AR is a premium, optically clear acrylic sheet designed specifically for high-end framing and display applications. Featuring an advanced anti-reflective coating on both sides, it dramatically reduces surface glare while maintaining exceptional light transmission. The result is a virtually invisible glazing solution that allows artwork, photography, and displays to be viewed with true colour accuracy and minimal distraction.
Unlike standard acrylic or glass, this anti-reflective grade significantly improves viewing clarity under natural and artificial lighting conditions. It enhances contrast and detail, making it ideal for environments where presentation quality is critical. In addition to its optical performance, PLEXIGLAS® offers the inherent benefits of acrylic - it is lighter than glass, more impact resistant, and easier to handle and install.
The 2mm thickness is well suited to smaller frames, lightweight installations, and situations where reducing overall weight is important. It is ideal for residential framing, photographic prints, certificates, and smaller gallery pieces.
The 3mm thickness provides increased rigidity and improved span capability, making it better suited for larger frames, commercial installations, and museum displays where additional strength and durability are required.
PLEXIGLAS® Gallery & Museum AR is the preferred choice where premium presentation, protection, and viewing clarity are non-negotiable.
We stock PLEXIGLAS® Gallery UV100 (cast).
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Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Cast acrylic sheet with anti-reflective coating |
| Surface Finish | Dual-sided anti-reflective coated |
| Light Transmission | ~99% |
| Reflectance | <1% total reflectance (both surfaces combined) |
| UV Protection | Blocks up to 99% of UV radiation (below ~400 nm) |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | ~1.49 |
| Impact Resistance | ~10–17x stronger than glass |
| Weather Resistance | Interior use recommended |
| Chemical Resistance | Similar to acrylic; avoid ammonia, alcohol, strong solvents |
| Flammability | Combustible (UL94 HB typical for acrylic) |
| Max Continuous Service Temp | ~80–90°C |
| Applications | Museum glazing, picture framing, display cases, archival protection |
Certifications & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PLEXIGLAS® Gallery & Museum AR?
It is a premium cast acrylic sheet with a specialist anti-reflective coating designed for high-end framing, galleries, museums, and display cases where clarity and minimal glare are critical.
What does AR mean?
AR stands for Anti-Reflective. The surface coating significantly reduces light reflection compared to standard acrylic or glass.
How much reflection does it reduce?
Standard acrylic reflects around 8% of light. AR acrylic can reduce visible reflections to approximately 1–2%, dramatically improving visibility of the artwork.
Does it also provide UV protection?
Yes. It blocks up to approximately 99% of harmful UV radiation below around 380 nm, helping prevent fading and degradation of artwork.
Is it shatter resistant?
Yes. Like all acrylic, it is far more impact resistant than glass and safer for large frames or public spaces.
What are common applications?
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Museum-grade framing
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High-value artwork and photography
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Collectibles and memorabilia
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Display cabinets
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Retail showcase glazing
Need this custom cut or fabricated?
Send us your drawing (DXF, DWG, PDF, EPS, STEP) and we'll quote your Gallery & Museum Anti Reflective Acrylic to spec.
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Clean, flame-polished edges on acrylic up to 25mm.
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Bending, bonding, flame polishing, and assembly.
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3D moulding of acrylic sheet into domes, trays, and covers.
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