The correct conservation of art collections within an adequate management of the museum environment is a complex problem to address, considering that exhibition spaces are often located within historic buildings that may themselves be subject to protection constraints. It is, therefore, necessary to promote maximum accessibility to the artworks, ensuring the well-being of visitors, and at the same time protecting the artifacts from the impact of environmental factors that can lead to their degradation. These factors, in turn, are also influenced by the length of stay of visitors. Art objects are diverse in nature, complex, and composite, and the environmental conditions appropriate for their correct conservation vary in relation to the materials they are made of. Consequently, these conditions may not always coincide with those ideal for ensuring microclimatic comfort for visitors. A unique solution for all situations is therefore not feasible and, often, compromises must be made. For this purpose, a first methodological approach, integrated, interactive, and aimed at acquiring useful data to improve the conservation and enjoyment of artworks, was tested at the Pinacoteca Provinciale of Potenza within the Basilicata Heritage Smart Lab Project (PO FESR Basilicata 2014). © 2025, Ecozone, OAIMDD. All rights reserved.

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