Lunch with the Libraries & Museums – Tailor-Made: Designing Armor for Historic Objects

Have you ever wondered how a museum protects artifacts inside a building that is centuries old? Historic houses are architectural treasures, but their drafty rooms, fluctuating humidity, and invasive pests pose a constant threat to historical collections.

Join Collections Registrar Natalie Shores for a look at a specific aspect of collections care.  Focusing on four distinct object types, Natalie will discuss how custom-made “armor” protects an eclectic collection from harm. Discover how micro-climate storage, preservation mounts, and pest-proof housing actively defend against environmental and inherent threats to keep history alive.