Preservation Strategies for Photographic Collections in Tropical Climates: Evaluating practices at Sonobudoyo Museum

Rooseline Linda Octina; Septiyana Baroroh; Muhammad Fajri Saptaji

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI39.7692

Authors

Rooseline Linda Octina The Art Conservation Study Program, Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Septiyana Baroroh The Art Conservation Study Program, Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Fajri Saptaji The Art Conservation Study Program, Faculty of Visual Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI39.7692

Keywords:

Environmental monitoring, museum collections, photographic preservation, tropical climate

Abstract

This study assesses preservation strategies for photographic collections at the Sonobudoyo Museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The museum faces challenges from the tropical climate, including high humidity, mould, and temperature fluctuations, which damage materials. Through observations and interviews, the research identified key issues in current storage and environmental control practices. The findings emphasise the need for affordable, climate-adapted solutions. This study proposes a practical preservation framework tailored to tropical environments, along with recommendations for consistent environmental monitoring. The framework offers insights for other heritage institutions in Southeast Asia to support the long-term preservation of photographic artefacts.

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