Mystery at the Museum: Conservation in Action

Discover the science that is used by curators and conservators behind the scenes in museums.

• Understand how museum curators and conservators protect their collections from damage
• Know how light, chemical reactions, and insects can affect the preservation of museum objects for future generations
• Understand the basic scientific processes behind material damage and deterioration
• Understand how science can be used in situations outside of the usual laboratory and classroom environments
• Be able to apply knowledge collected through observation and experimentation to solve a problem

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