Lurking in the collections of our regional museums are historic items which contain harmful chemicals used in their creation which can cause health problems for those who care for them.
So in an effort to to protect those people who look after our taonga, the Tūhura Otago Museum has launched a website called Hidden Hazards with information on the dangers in collections and what staff can do to minimise harm.
Martin Bainbridge has been leading the project, he talks to Jesse.
The "menagerie" in the backrooms of the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Photo: RNZ / Claire Concannon
