The Fitzwilliam Museum has laboratories for the conservation of antiquities, applied arts, manuscripts and printed books, works of art on paper. The Hamilton Kerr Institute at Whittlesford is a department of the Museum. It is responsible for conservation of the Museum’s collection of paintings.
Conservators work alongside curators, researching and investigating the materials and technology of the objects. They assess and record condition and undertake conservation treatment where necessary. In addition, they monitor and help to maintain appropriate environmental conditions for long-term preservation of the collections in storage and on display.
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