Harvard University (Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University)

The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University seeks to rehouse 15,000 significant mineral samples in modern compactor cabinets in a central, secure, and climate controlled storage space. The current storage equipment no longer meets the needs of the collection and has led to a host of accessibility, security, and preservation issues, jeopardizing the integrity and longevity of the samples. The project will: rehouse and consolidate this mineral collection into one central and secure space; improve storage conditions to increase the likelihood of their long-term preservation; increase accessibility to this portion of the collection for an expanding audience of online users, students, educators, and researchers; complete a thorough review of the mineral samples being rehoused; and identify any uncatalogued minerals, properly curate and conserve them, and add them to the museum's collections database. The project will enhance the museum's ability to access, manage, and maintain this portion of the collection for its current and future audiences.