The Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) in Suitland, MD serves as the premier center for specialized technical collection research and conservation across all Smithsonian museums and collections. MCI's expertise lies in combining knowledge of materials and technology history with cutting-edge instrumentation and scientific techniques to conduct technical research studies and interpret various types of objects.
Through collaborations and projects like the Introduction to Fundamentals in Heritage Conservation YouTube videos and color analysis of historical artifacts such as the 1918 first US airmail stamp, MCI showcases its commitment to advancing conservation, cultural heritage protection, and scientific research in the field of museum conservation.
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