After-Hours Conservation Lab Tour @ The New York Historical

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How does New York City's oldest museum preserve centuries-old artifacts when the ravages of time begin to take their toll? From painstaking treatments of historic artworks to specialized techniques for handling delicate textiles, the world of museum conservation is where art, science, and history collide. Now's your chance to go behind the scenes of a state-of-the-art conservation lab to see firsthand how conservators safeguard the past for generations to come.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours visit inside the Conservation Lab at The New York Historical, New York City's oldest museum and home to a vast collection of objects, artworks, and archival materials spanning centuries of American history.

Led by the museum's Director of Conservation, our intimate special-access experience limited to 12 guests will include:

• A behind-the-scenes look inside the museum's brand new Conservation Lab and the specialized spaces where conservators examine, treat, document, and care for collection materials
• Conservation treatments in progress on museum and library collection items, with examples ranging from historic artworks to rare archival materials
• Archival preservation techniques used to safeguard and protect library materials for long-term storage
• A demonstration of how historic textiles are safely handled and the special considerations involved in caring for delicate materials
• Technical studies and documentation of artworks to see how conservators investigate an object's materials, construction, and condition

See you there!

*All belongings, including purses and coats, must be left in coat check

**An accessible entrance can be found on the 77th Street side of the museum

***This experience does not includes access to the museum galleries

Testimonials

"Informal and yet very informative, not overwhelming with all of the information. Kenneth Be had the best personality and was very patient in answering questions." -Nanci

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Categories: In-Person, Museums & Galleries