Protect Cultural Heritage

MCI's Protecting Cultural Heritage Program supports education and technical assistance for protection of cultural heritage world-wide to improve global cultural stewardship especially in partnership with U.S. federal agencies and international organizations.

Meet Katharyn Hanson, Cultural Heritage Preservation Scholar Katharyn discusses her work at the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute as a Cultural Heritage Preservation Scholar. (external link opens in a new tab)

Meet Brian Lione, International Cultural Heritage Protection Program Manager Brian discusses his work at the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute as an International Cultural Heritage Protection Program Manager. (external link opens in a new tab)

Smithsonian Assists FBI in Ruby Slippers Case NMAH Ruby Slippers (Accession No. 1979.1230) undergoing micro-XRF analysis by MCI scientists Janet Douglas and Dr. Gwénaëlle Kavich.

Advising Law Enforcement on Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet Fragment Dr. Patty Gerstenblith and Dr. Katharyn Hanson look at the Gilgamesh Tablet fragment during its repatriation event at Smithsonian in 2021. 

Recovering and Rebuilding the Mosul Cultural Museum MCI Head of Conservation Jessica S. Johnson talks with the Mosul Cultural Museum Director and a staff member during a mission to document damage at the museum.  Photo credit Sebastian Meyer for the Smithsonian.

Iraqi Colleagues Recover Nimrud with Smithsonian Support Conservator Kent Severson teaches Iraqi colleagues about rigging and lifting of heavy objects. Credit: Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage