Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) will purchase and install 17 museum-quality storage cabinets to enhance the preservation of nearly 900 silver objects, ranging from 17th-century serving pieces and flatware to cutting-edge, contemporary silver ornaments. During and after installation, conservation staff members will study the effectiveness of the new cabinets in improving the environment for objects susceptible to tarnish. They will share what they learn with MFAH colleagues, local collectors, area institutions, the Gulf Coast Conservation Group, and other conservators. They will highlight project findings on the museum website, with detailed images and step-by-step project documentation, and will upload recorded workshops and public presentations offered throughout the project’s duration.