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Conservation Cart Talk | Protecting Art on Display

How do museums keep art safe while it is on display? Join exhibitions conservator Jenifer Bosworth to explore the environmental and physical risks that can affect artworks in the gallery. Learn how conservators monitor conditions, evaluate exhibition materials, and reduce threats from humidity, pollutants, and other agents of deterioration. Check out conservation tools and material samples up close and discover the behind-the-scenes work that helps preserve art for future generations. Image credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution. Venue: Asian Art Museum. Building: West Building. Event Location: Mall Entrance. Cost: Free. Registration optional. Get Tickets/Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994691771785?aff=oddtdtcreator. Categories: Lectures & Discussions. Demonstrations. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices. Friday, August 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.