STE. GENEVIEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center has been selected to participate in a collections assessment for preservation program
The center announced Monday that it is one of 71 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the program.
According to a news release from the Ste. Gen MLC, CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a general conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The museum will work with a team of preservation professionals to identify preventive conservation priorities. The final assessment report will help the museum prioritize its collections care efforts in the coming years.
The CAP program is administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
About Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center is located at 360 Market Street in Historic Ste. Genevieve Missouri. We are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, for more information, visit our website at www.stegenmuseum.org.
About FAIC
The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation saves cultural heritage for future generations, protecting it from decay and destruction. Learn more about FAIC at www.culturalheritage.org/foundation.
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