Growth and Biodeterioration Part I introduced the fundamentals of mold in cultural heritage collections: what it is, why it grows, and why prevention matters. Part II goes deeper on the science behind two questions: what determines whether mold will grow in a given...
Introduction The Molly Brown House Museum in Denver preserves the legacy of Titanic survivor Margaret “Molly” Brown through period rooms, exhibitions, and a growing archive of Brown family materials. As a 19th-century structure, the home presents...
Understanding Mold in Cultural Heritage Collections 1. Why is mold notable? Mold appears in collections usually associated with the presence of excess moisture. It can appear discretely, affecting only a few items or surfaces, but it can also rapidly infest a large...
Introducing our new analytics experience and updated plans Conserv was built to make environmental monitoring accessible to every institution caring for a collection. We’ve had hundreds of conversations with Conserv users about how they analyze their data, what...
In a recent Ask Me Anything session, Al Carver-Kubik and Stephanie Shapiro from Environment and Culture Partners shared their insider perspectives on what makes grant applications succeed. Here are their top 7 tips for cultural heritage institutions seeking funding...
New wireless leak detection technology provides precise, real-time alerts to prevent catastrophic water damage in cultural heritage institutions November 11, 2025 Conserv Announces Scheduled Reports: Automatic Environmental Monitoring Insights Delivered to Your Inbox...
