Things were downright frigid in the museum as collections staff prepared for the first multi-collection conservation freezing cycle in the new walk-in freezer. By bringing carefully packaged specimens through a deep freeze-thaw cycle lasting several days, any possible insect pests are neutralized, protecting the collection from damage without harmful chemicals. Able to maintain a consistently low temperature of -30 degrees Celsius and large enough to accommodate a room full of specimens, the new freezer takes over from several smaller units used up till now. The freezer is an important tool in preserving the specimens we have for study well into the future.
