博物馆和美术馆收集、保存和展示自然文物和/或人类成就的例子。有效的展览照明应在展览展示目标（丰富游客体验）和保护技术（旨在保护文物供后代欣赏）之间取得平衡虽然本文件主要针对照明设计师，但博物馆管理员、策展人、管理员和展览设计师等其他决策者可以使用本文件在整个展览过程中增进理解和沟通。展览团队越了解美学照明设计的经验法则和一般的保护技术，最终展示就越好。本文件旨在通过提供满足博物馆和美术馆特殊要求的具体标准，加强决策过程。 更新的信息包括当前的照明技术和照明技术。展览照明是本文件的重点，但也涉及与其他博物馆和美术馆应用相关的信息。

Museums and art galleries collect, preserve, and display natural artifacts and/or examples of human achievement. Effective exhibit lighting should balance exhibition presentation goals (which enrich the visitor experience) with conservation techniques (intended to protect artifacts for appreciation by many generations to come.) While this document is intended primarily for lighting designers, other decision makers—such as the museum administrator, curator, conservator, and exhibit designer—can use it to improve understanding and communication throughout the exhibition process. The more the exhibition team understands both the aesthetic lighting design rules of thumb and general conservation techniques, the better will be the final presentation. The purpose of this document is to enhance the decision-making process by providing specific standards for satisfying the special requirements of museums and art galleries. Updated information is included on current lighting techniques and lighting technology. Exhibition lighting is the focus of this document, though information relating to other museum and art gallery applications is also addressed.