How museums are preparing for climate-related natural disasters

For decades, museums nationwide set strict, uniform standards for temperature and humidity. But now, different regions call for different guidelines.

As flooding becomes more frequent and severe weather events become more persistent because of climate change, museums across the country are rushing to better protect art from more frequent natural disasters.

We met Coughlin in the Salon Dore, situated inside the school's main campus building. Ornate gold panels and floor-to-ceiling window drapes are only part of the room's elegance. It was built in Paris in 1770 and then moved to the U.S. in the 1900s. "There is a thought now that are we almost fighting the outside too much, in terms of climate, knowing what is normal for your environment," she added.

Many paintings are like sponges, and humidity or moisture causes them to swell up. And once they dry out, damage can occur.

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