MS217: Museum Cleaning Basics
Instructor: Gretchen Anderson
Dates: Jan 10 to Feb 18, 2011 (Only runs once in 2011)
Location: online at www.museumclasses.org
More Information: http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms217.html

Cobwebs in the gallery, dust on the dinosaur skeleton, mice in storage - a dirty museum results in poor visitor experience and poor collections preservation. Museum Cleaning Basics explores everything you need to know about cleaning your collections. Participants learn when to clean - and when not to clean. They also learn how to make those decisions. Topics range from basic housekeeping to specific techniques for specific objects. You will learn why cleaning is important and how to prevent damage when cleaning. We will look at specific techniques that minimize damage while getting the work done. And we will discuss when to call in a specialist, such as a conservator. Students will create a housekeeping manual for their institution.

For more information and to sign up, go to:
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms217.html

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