According to the CCI (Canadian Conservation Institute, have the specific
name of Conservator if you want) flash photogprahy has little to no
apparent damage to artifacts.  Our main reason for not allowing flash
photography in our galleries is copyright issues that could arise and just
breaks the mood.  However if we have a special function (rental, etc.) in
the space we allow flash providing that the owners of the objects in the
gallery have no problem with it.

The CCI did some extensive research into the conservation/preservation
question of flash photography trying to settle the issue once and for all
and could not find any significant reason to worry.  I will find the
posting and pass it on to the list.

steven stewart
curator of collections and exhibits
customs house museum and cultural center

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