Waking Up Collections: A Post-Lockdown Guide by Icon Care of Collections Group

With museum and heritage organisations necessarily closed during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown, collections are being held dormant for a significant period, increasing the risk of general deterioration caused by the environment, pollutants and pests, as well as reduced levels of preventive monitoring and control.

This checklist and guide outlines how to address collection conservation issues that might have occurred during this time