Monuments and statues erected throughout history stand as symbols of power. Their significant impact lies in the message they portray to the public, for their presence conveys the principles and values of the individual and a specific moment in time.

Research began with this question: How can art preservation and restoration affect the role of monuments after their removal, considering the role that this action plays in global censorship? 

Ultimately, monuments face being erased from history through their removal, censorship, and lack of preservation as historical works of art. A museum poses an educational opportunity to curate an excitement for knowledge and discovery. This museum presents information respectfully, in an educational manner, while using other museums as precedent studies to understand the best way to display the monuments and contextualize them. The museum incorporates interior and exterior spaces to tie the monuments to their former space in the urban landscape.

Monuments throughout history have been lost in various ways including theft, war, iconoclasm and vandalism, acts of God, temporal works, destruction of owner, and burial and exhumation. The museum will focus exhibits on the types of loss monuments have experienced while educating individuals about the past, informing about present events, and advocating for the future. The museum's program calls for a Restoration and Preservation Studio and a Research Library in order to preserve artifacts and address historical periods that serve as the foundation for many societal issues we face today. The final museum for lost monuments will bridge an educational gap, while focusing on a creating a global and personal impact for each visitor. 

Lost art and monuments play a vital role in the world today, particularly the development of education through the arts utilizing outside resources. These pieces present a powerful message to the public through dominant symbolism and historic backgrounds. Examining the subject matter through the lens of preservation highlights the impact lost elements of culture have on the greater public and the education of future generations. 

The power of the museum lies in the never-ending curation opportunities, from the past and the present, that would allow the museum to provide ever-changing exhibits that engage the community and provide a global platform.  The museum has the power to exhibit more masterpieces than imaginable, expanding the potential of the museum beyond merely an art or history museum.

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