Skeletal elements generally are placed inside cardboard boxes without any protection from each other or the cardboard. The overcrowded situation coupled with acid attack has resulted in abrasion, crumbling, and overall physical deterioration of the materials. Stored on open shelves, the skeletal materials can also suffer from exposure to light, fluctuations in temperature and humidity, and dirt and dust accumulation. A new housing arrangement is proposed that can eliminate problems caused by improper storage. Stored inside an enclosed metal cabinet, the skeletal collections selected for this special treatment are provided with an optimal secure environment.