June 22, 2012
Report

Demonstration of LED Retrofit Lamps at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC

Abstract

This report documents observations and results obtained from a lighting demonstration project conducted under the U.S. Department of Energy GATEWAY Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Technology Demonstration Program at the Smithsonain American Art Museum in Washington, DC. LED Lamp samples were tested in the museum workshop, temporarily installed in a gallery for feedback, and ultimately replaced all traditional incandescent lamps in one gallery of modernist art at the American Art Museum and partially replacing lamps in two galleries at the Musesum's Renwick Gallery. This report describes the selection and testing process, technology challenges, perceptions, economics, energy use, and mixed results of usign LED replacement lamps in art galleries housing national treasures.

Revised: June 25, 2012 | Published: June 22, 2012

Citation

Miller N.J., and S.M. Rosenfeld. 2012. Demonstration of LED Retrofit Lamps at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.