The following resources were compiled from organizations throughout the nonprofit and museum sector. AAM reviewed and approved each one based on the organization’s authority and expertise and the resource’s usefulness related to the topic. Clicking the links below will take you off the AAM website.

Exhibition Conservation Standards & Guidelines

This wiki tool and technical resource from the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) has content created by the various AIC Specialty Groups, Networks and Committees. The guidelines focus on practical techniques that protect museum collections while on display and provides a framework for including conservation in the exhibit development and production process to ensure a preservation-responsible approach to design.

Matting and Framing for Art and Artifacts on Paper

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) provides advice for matting and framing for art and artifacts on paper during display. (PDF, 4 pages)

Protecting Paper and Book Collections During Exhibition

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) provides guidance on light, cases, and mounts and supports for protecting book and paper collections during exhibition.