Conservation in focus

Until 26 October 2008

Room 3
Admission free

This display focuses on conservation of objects and showcases this often unseen aspect of the Museum's work.

Watch and meet a team of Museum conservatorsas they work on objects from the collection and demonstrate the procedures, techniques and tools they use.

Find out how conservators uncover stories, prepare objects for display and preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.

Different parts of the collection feature every two weeks.

11 September – 25 September
Greek and Roman sculpture

26 September – 12 October
Pacific Barkcloth 

13 October – 26 October
An Iron Age cauldron and a Medieval tile panel

Some articles about conservation of the collection

Gan Ku Tiger
20 Dragon tiles
Cruxifixion of Jesus Christ
Marble statue of Hadrian
Lindow Man
Lewis Chessmen
Nebamun's geese
Cuneiform tablet with the Atrahasis Epic
Portland Vase
An early 18th century print
A papyrus from the Book of the Dead of Muthepti
An Iron Age cauldron

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