University of California, Los Angeles (Armand Hammer Museum)

The Hammer Museum will purchase and install security upgrades to accommodate dramatic increases in visitor attendance, work-study and internship programs, larger-scale exhibitions, and an increased number of public programs and events. Upgrades will include digital cameras, implementing Radio Frequency Identification, and upgrading door readers to biometric systems so that all access to art storage can be tracked and monitored. A user manual and protocols will be developed, and all security staff will be trained in the use of this new equipment. Upgrading the security infrastructure is an important aspect of the museum’s overall ability to continue to serve growing and diverse audiences.