To my knowledge acceptable humidity level for artifacts is 40% humidity. At the Science Center we try very hard to keep our collection storage area at a low humidity level. It is not always easy, we are in the Ohio River Valley and humidity levels are high. The Kentucky Historical Society just opened a new facility and they might be able to give you more information. Amy Vallin Collections Research Coordinator Louisville Science Center 727 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 502-561-6100 ext. 6568 > ---------- > From: Chris Woodson > Reply To: Museum discussion list > Sent: Friday, September 10, 1999 9:17 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Humidity in Museums > > Hi, > I was wondering if anyone out there has experience or knowledge of > humidity > inside museums. I am currently involved in compiling data regarding the > humidity levels in our exhibit hall. We have hygrometers strategically > placed throughout the building and I have been developing a spreadsheet > with > the accumulated data. What I am wondering is, what humidity level is > considered acceptable in a museum environment? > > Thanks, > Chris Woodson > Roanoke Island Festival Park > Manteo, NC > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain > detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line > e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message > should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff > Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).