The National Museum of Ireland adopted a conservation policy in November 2005 to preserve the millions of artifacts, specimens, archives and libraries in their collections for future generations. The policy focuses on both preventative and remedial conservation. Preventative conservation aims to minimize deterioration through controlling environmental factors like temperature, light, and pests. Remedial conservation treats objects to stabilize them or enhance scientific and cultural value. The policy outlines guiding principles for professional standards and safety, and details strategies for preventative conservation, remedial conservation, and disaster planning to protect the collections.