Beneath the polished marble and velvet ropes of the world’s great museums lies a hidden world built on secrecy and pride. Visitors come for the beauty, but few ever see the intricate systems that protect it.
In cities like Paris, London, and New York, priceless cultural treasures are shielded by centuries of tradition and cutting-edge security. These institutions safeguard humanity’s legacy, because what hangs on the walls is a reflection of what we choose to preserve and what we’re willing to risk in the name of culture.
Click through the gallery to discover the hidden world that keeps humanity’s greatest treasures alive.