Conservation/Preservation : Chihiro Art Museum

Photo by Nobuaki Nakagawa

In order to preserve our artwork collections, the Museum maintains the following environmental conditions for its exhibits and repositories:

• Temperature and humidity: approx. 20°C & 55%, air conditioned 24 hours
• Lighting intensity: approx. 60–80 lux
• Observation: Security cameras monitored constantly; hourly patrols and surveillance by Museum staff
• Security: Alarms are installed behind each framed artwork; overnight security system controlled by computer and operated by a security company
• Fire precautions: Thermal detectors, fireproof doors, fireproof shutters and fire-extinguishers in each room
• Frame components: Bookmat style AF boards (non-acidic), humidity-control paper, and barrier paper are used within Japanese cypress frames
• Cabinets: In the repositories, chests of drawers made of paulownia wood are used to preserve originals