During the month of March, a fire wall and secure door were built in the collections storage area, isolating the objects from the kitchen and restroom areas. New locking cabinets, a bin for storing framed works of art, metal shelving, a desk, worktable, and filing cabinets have arrived over the last few months. A climate control system keeps temperature and relative humidity constant and filters dust particles from the air. Estes artifacts are now better protected from physical, chemical, and biological deterioration, safer from theft, and easier for researchers to access. Most museums keep between one and ten percent of their collections on display at any one time.
Some objects are too fragile for display.
In addition, objects in storage are necessary for research and comparative purposes, or are drawn on for the Museum's temporary exhibits. In order to support a schedule of changing exhibits, museums must store a wide range of objects which relate to a broad range of topics. Added info on Gianna Sullivan to staff page. Added info on Kiesa Kay to the Staff page. Added explanation of search engine language to Search page .