Brownwood News – The Lehnis Railroad Museum announces that it is one of 80 institutions from across the country selected to participate in the the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program.
CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The museum will work with a team of preservation professionals to identify preventive conservation priorities. The final assessment report will help the museum prioritize its collections care efforts in the coming years.
“I applied for this grant to help us better understand where are collections are in the preservation process and what our next steps in continuing their preservation would be,” said Crystal Stanley, Museum Curator. “We have really neat collections and I want to make sure we are handling them properly, to be placed out on exhibit.”
“Simply by applying for the CAP program, the Lehnis Railroad Museum has shown a commitment to preserving cultural heritage,” said Tiffani Emig, Programs Director for FAIC.
The CAP program is administered by FAIC through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal grant making agency that supports museums and libraries.
About Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
The Lehnis Railroad Museum is located at 700 E. Adams Street Brownwood, TX 76801 and specializes in railroads, as they pertain to Brownwood, TX. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn more at brownwoodtexas.gov/Lehnis.
About FAIC
FAIC, the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works, supports conservation education, research, and outreach activities that increase understanding of our global cultural heritage. Learn more about FAIC at www.conservation-us.org/foundation.
About IMLS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and approximately 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy
development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram .
