The cradle of aviation museum and education center will implement updates to the lighting of their exhibited aircraft and spacecraft as part of its collections conservation plan
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ST252516OMS22
- Recipient
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Museums At Mitchel UEI J58VHLLNH7E7
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $527,514
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 15.929 Save America's Treasures
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $263,757.00 Federal
- $263,757.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Garden City, NY 11530, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center (Cradle of Aviation) received a $527,514 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Save America's Treasures federal grant program. Cradle of Aviation will use the funding to update lighting for exhibited aircraft and spacecraft as part of its collections conservation plan. Specifically, the museum will install efficient lighting to improve environmental conditions and sustainability in its collection exhibition area. By mitigating light and temperature damage, the funded work will help preserve the museum's collection for current and future visitors. The award period is from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024.
Description
The project addresses damage to artifacts and exhibits caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light and heat sources as well as deterioration caused by organic growth. Museum staff will coordinate the installation of efficient lighting to improve environmental conditions in the collection exhibition area as well as the environmental sustainability of the facility. By undertaking these activities, the museum will mitigate future light and temperature damage to the collection and improve the visibility of exhibited objects for museum visitors.
Quick answers
Who received award ST252516OMS22?
ST252516OMS22 was awarded to Museums At Mitchel by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on November 1, 2022.
How much is award ST252516OMS22 worth?
$527,514 has been obligated on ST252516OMS22: $263,757 in federal funding and $263,757 in non-federal funding.
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