City of Portsmouth (Portsmouth Naval Museum)

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum will purchase a mobile storage system outfitted with shelving and drawers to improve storage and accessibility for small and mid-size artifacts. The 8,000-item collection includes archaeological materials; ceramic and glass; furniture and wood artifacts; industrial machinery and tools; weaponry, ordnance, and military accoutrements; ship models; works on paper; textiles; film and sound recordings; photographs; books; and documents. The project will help the museum provide adequate protection against harmful light, pollutants, and changes in temperature and humidity; provide greater flexibility in storage arrangement; maximize collections space by increasing storage capacity while increasing accessibility; and create a safer environment for staff by easing overcrowded conditions.