Choosing the correct museum lights for paintings is extremely important when it comes to achieving the balance between preserving and showcasing paintings in a museum or gallery setting. Paintings require specific lighting conditions to ensure their visibility, color...
There is so much to keep in mind when it comes to preventive conservation in a museum setting. Most of the time, the most prevalent metrics of temperature and relative humidity are front and center in the struggle to keep our cultural property for as long as possible,...
We are thrilled to present the Definitive Guide to Environmental Monitoring for Collections, a comprehensive resource for preservation professionals to improve their collection environments. The preservation field is characterized by a desire to continuously learn and...
What is environmental data? Environmental data is any organized information that is gathered about the environment in which an object or artwork is stored, handled, or displayed. Such data is gathered to inform decisions, address problems, or answer questions. In most...
Water is a vital substance to all known forms of life on this planet, and a key ingredient in the production of many cultural heritage materials. Think of the large amounts of water that are required to make paper or tan leather. However, water damage can also wreak...
