Dec
02

How the Smithsonian stores everything

If you think your overflowing closets and drawers need organizing, here’s some inspiration.

Panoramic view of Pod 4 of the Smithsonian Museum Support Center, with artifacts and staff.
A panoramic view of Pod 4 at the Museum Support Center, with the Collections Support Staff. In the foreground at right is one of the Smithsonian’s two Easter Island stone figures. ( Photo by Chip Clark)

On November 17, the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management hosted J.R. Smith, Program Manager at the Museum Support Center, for a virtual presentation and Q&A session about the facility.

During the talk, J.R. discussed the functions and layout of MSC, the Smithsonian’s principal off-site collections preservation and research facility. He also answered participants’ questions and shared a variety of photos from inside collections storage.

If you were unable to join us live (or you just want to watch it again!), you can do so now below.

If you prefer to watch the transcribed recording with closed captions, please visit this link:

Recording Link: https://smithsonian.zoom.us/rec/share/s5It862Vz8E-o2XlsOrBrcuD7b237NUMh7tm5t3YgEaQ2Wdi0xL_z0HCt0ZoV68g.ncWeqeJnRtab3YFS

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Posted: 2 December 2020
About the Author:

Alexis Nolan (nee Miller) is the Lead Volunteer Coordinator with the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management.