From museums to monasteries, saving art amid climate change
by Cameron Pugh
Jun 18, 2024
3 minutes
Museums are raising the temperature on their air-conditioning thermostats
Museums typically maintain strict controls to protect collections, but research suggests that slowly acclimating to a wider range of conditions can be safe, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In Los Angeles, the Getty Center launched its Climate Impact Program, a regional initiative that helps participating institutions share knowledge about minimizing their environmental impact.
Contemporary art museums that don’t house antiques, including the Hammer Museum in LA,
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