Keeping Historic Houses & Museums Clean

Housekeeping in the museum or historic house is a vital activity. Dust building up on an object is not only unsightly, it will also cause damage. An unkempt museum or historic house is not appealing to the visitor nor is it healthy for the staff and collection. Yet cleaning collections can be risky as well.

The four week online course Keeping Historic Houses & Museums Clean will provide the participants with a foundation as to how to clean objects and facilities safely. We will explore a variety of subjects, including health and safety for the staff and the objects, cleaning methods for a large variety of collection types common in cultural institutions and the importance of documenting what you do.

Instructor:Gretchen Anderson

Course Start Date: July 2, 2018

Duration: 4 weeks