General Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan
To hire a qualified museum consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
We completed the advanced questionnaire requested by MACC on display and storage space environmental controls, collection and exhibition policies. Elisa Redman reviewed these materials and performed an onsite inspection of the display and storage spaces.
Elisa has provided a detailed report on her findings and recommendations (short term, medium term and long term) for improvements to gaining intellectual control, upgrading storage space, improving environmental monitoring and emergency planning. We hope to apply for additional grants to help us accomplish these goals.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org