There’s a lot more to museums than display cases. Behind the scenes, there are countless curators, bean cleaners, and scuba divers making the impossible possible. From protecting radioactive artifacts to preserving a deep-sea footballfish, there’s a whole world of activity happening in the corridors, offices, and labs that visitors rarely get to see—that is, unless you read Atlas Obscura. As 2021 comes to a close, Atlas Obscura has scoured our own proverbial back hallways for our favorite Secret Lives of Museums stories from the year. Enjoy this dive into the…
