Consultants
Alexandria Conservation Services, Ltd., Art Restorations, Inc., ConservArt, ConservArt Associates, Inc., De Zilveren Passer, Etherington Conservation Center, Eura Conservation, Ltd., Fine Art Restoration by Janice Kollar, Harcourt Bindery Inc., Inge Preservations
Methodology
Ashmolean Museum: Conservation - Prevention, Barry Bauman Conservation, Basic Guidelines for the Care of Special Collectio, Biological Deterioration and Damage to Furniture a, Bookbinding, a tutorial, Care and Handling of Ivory Objects, Care, Handling and Storage of Motion Picture Film, Care, Handling, and Storage of Photographs, Caring For Architecture, Caring for Furniture
Academic Imaging Associates.
Offers services and equipment for archiving, preservation, microscopy, and macro photography for libraries, museums, and laboratories.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Promotes the protection and enhancement of US historic resources. Offers federal regulatory information, training, news, and links to federal, state and tribal agencies and programs.
American Institute for Conservation
U.S. national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations.
Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List
Archived messages from 1996 to 1997 at ICOM-CC.
Art Conservation at the State Russian Museum
Provides thirteen laboratories for all aspects of conservation and restoration of exhibits at the museum located in St. Petersburg, Russia. [Russian and English]
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultu
National organization for conservation and preservation of cultural resources in Australia.
Building a Constituency for Collections Care: Chi
On-line seminar and lecture notes from the NIC Annual Meeting 1996. Includes detailed notes on actions to be taken and tips for implementing and developing a similar program.
Canadian Conservation Institute
Promotes the proper care of Canada's cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation.
Collection Environment
Preservation studies of mechanics and environment in relation to museum collections from the Smithsonian.
Collections Care Resources
Increasing funding for collections care projects.
Conservation at The British Museum
Conservation department at the British Museum, with materials testing, professional resources and abstracts of conservation research report groups.
Conservation at the National Museum of African Art
Conservation resources, internship information, and a detailed example of artifact conservation analysis techniques used.
Conservation Issues
Online and interactive portal dedicated to conservation and, restoration and professional practice and issues of antiquities, works of arts and historic heritage.
Conservation OnLine (CoOL)
A project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries which covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest to professionals involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.
Fine Art Service Industry
Offering gallery preparation and security services. Includes the company's policy and guidelines, photo galleries, and contact details. Located in the UK.
Guy Munsch - Architectural Conservator
Offers architectural conservation and restoration, including finishes and gilding, digital documentation, and CAP Surveys. Features project histories and descriptions.
Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation -
Information on the care of heritage material, sites and structures.
Heritage Preservation
Programs and publications on the proper care and maintenance of America's cultural and historic heritage, including the CAP (Conservation Assessment Program) grants funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Historic Salem, Inc.
Chartered in 1944, Historic Salem, Inc. is one of the oldest community preservation organizations in the U.S. Its mission is to ensure that the historic resources of Salem, Massachusetts are preserved for future generations and that new development complements the historic character of the city.
Indoor Air Pollution Workgroup (IAP)
Homepage of the IAP Workgroup, includes presentation abstracts from the workgroup meetings.
Indoor Air Quality in Museums and Archives
Technical papers, bibliography, links, news, about indoor air quality and climate in cultural heritage buildings.
Institute of Paper Science and Technology
Private graduate research university dedicated to the pulp and paper industry and is located in Atlanta, GA.
Intermuseum Conservation Association
Non-profit art center provides member museums with restoration services including photodocumentation, for paintings, murals, frames, icons, polychrome sculpture, works on paper, and objects. Also offers training workshops. Located in Cleveland, Ohio.
International Centre for the Study of the Preserva
(ICCROM)International organization for conservation of cultural heritage.
Jensen Conservation Services, Inc.
Services include preservation, structural analysis, surface treatment and reproduction of art.
Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies
A world wide web publication from the Institute of Archaeology at the University of London which disseminates information on conservation and museum studies to the global conservation and museum community.
Keepsafe Systems
Provides museums and conservators with oxygen absorbers, barrier films, and other materials for modified atmosphere packaging of sensitive artifacts. Located in Toronto, Canada.
Los Angeles Preservation Network
Serves the preservation needs of conservators, librarians, archivists and records managers in Los Angeles city and county.
Master Restorer
Art restoration services for damaged fine art. Includes details of services, examples of work, list of clients and contact information. Located in Torrance, California.
McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc
Provides services in painting, paper, and sculpture conservation.
Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritag
Project providing a system of rapid measurement of damage caused by conditions in the environment surrounding works of art, and particularly paintings, in museums and historic buildings. Includes details and participating organizations. [English and Spanish].
MP Fine Art Conservation
Conservation of art on paper: watercolors, prints, lithographs, paintings and folk art. Includes details of work, services and client list. Located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania.
National Center for Preservation Technology and Tr
An office of the National Park Service, NCPTT promotes the preservation of prehistoric and historic resources through its research, technology, training, and grants programs.
Northeast Document Conservation Center
The mission of the NDCC is to improve the preservation programs of libraries, museums, archives, and other historical and cultural institutions. Includes disaster assistance, on-site consultations, general and collection surveys.
Northern States Conservation Center
Provides information and support to museums, archives and individuals covering disaster response, storage, exhibits, environment, fundraising and pest management. Offers online museum classes and training and museum related products. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Parasmoon
Iranian based company offers preservation and restoration of historic buildings, objects, books, and documents. Includes a portfolio and services.
Ponsford Ltd.
Offering conservation and restoration services, infestation and lead abatement treatments. Includes examples of work and contact information for area representatives. Based in Acworth, Georgia.
Pre-Mal
Swedish working group on insect pest control in museums works with research and staff training in integrated pest management and preventive conservation on cultural collections.
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
Dedicated to preserving Minnesota's historic resources. Requires frames. Too wide for smaller monitors.
Preservation FAQ at the Library of Congress
Information on how to store, restore, display, and preserve books, photographs, and other materials.
Preserve Net
Includes a preservation education directory, employment, grants, and preservation related organizations.
Preserving my Heritage
Focuses on everyday preservation concerns and includes conservation tips, a before and after gallery, and career information. From the Canadian Conservation Institute.
Primer on Disaster Preparedness
Provides information on disaster preparedness, management and response for paper-based materials.
Professional Picture Framers Association
International trade association representing the art and framing industry and offering educational workshops, technical information and seminars.
R. E. Wynne-Jones
Providing conservation and restoration of works of art on paper, as well as photographs and parchments. Includes details of services, projects, links and feedback form. Located in the United Kingdom.
Re-Collections: Caring for Collections Across Aust
Guide to preventative conservation techniques from the Heritage Collections Council of Australia.
Regional Alliance for Preservation
Provides preservation information to cultural institutions and the public throughout the United States.
Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Educ
Provides research and education in the conservation, preservation, technical study and analysis of museum collection items and related materials.
Straus Center for Conservation
Provides analysis and treatment for Harvard University art museums, representing objects in all media from antiquity to the present.
Textile Conservation Center of the American Textil
Long term care and preservation of textiles. Services includes examination and treatment proposals, design and fabrication of custom supports for textiles in exhibits, general museum collection surveys, lectures, tours and workshops.
The Chicora Foundation
Public non-profit heritage preservation organization. Learn about Chicora's programs in archaeological and historical preservation and education for museums, archives, libraries, historic organizations and private citizens.
The Curaçao Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conse
Primary mission is to acquire, restore and manage cultural property and save it for future generations. Also seeks to promote public interest in the cultural heritage of Curaçao.
The Fine Arts Conservancy
Scientific conservation laboratory, restoring fine arts, antiques, furniture and period frames. Providing museum framing, specialized analysis and condition reports, and insurance art claims. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Getty Conservation Institute
Museum conservation. Includes on-line issues of Conservation: The Getty Conservation Institute Newsletter.
The Institute of Paper Conservation
UK based organization focusing on the conservation of paper and related materials.
The International Institute for Conservation of Hi
Promotes the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve historic and artistic works throughout the world. Includes information about publications, congresses, regional groups and memberships. Located in the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom Institute for Conservation of Histo
The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK.
Upper Midwest Conservation Association
Regional center working for preservation and conservation of art and artifacts. Located in Minneapolis.
Washington Conservation Guild
Nonprofit organization for professional conservators, students and others interested in the conservation of art, ethnographic and archaeological objects, and other areas of materials conservation.
Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC)
Organization for museum and conservation professionals on the west coast and in the western part of the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii. Features annual meetings, workshops, and a newsletter for members.
Westlake Conservators, Ltd.
Providing services in the preservation of paintings, frames, murals, textiles, paper and photographs. Includes samples of work, tips and links. Located in Skaneateles, New York.
Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive
Lists papers presented by the WAG specialty group at the AIC annual meeting from 1995-2001. [PDF files].