Museums

The British Museum: The Department of Conservation, Documentation, and Science The British Museum: The Department of Conservation, Documentation, and Science- Conservation department at the British Museum, with materials testing, professional resources and a… Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List- Archived messages from 1996 to 2004 at ICOM-CC. The Getty Conservation Institute The Getty Conservation Institute- Museum conservation. Includes on-line issues of Conservation and newsletter. Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies 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 conservati… Washington Conservation Guild Washington Conservation Guild- Nonprofit organization for professional conservators, students and others interested in the conservation of art, ethnographic and archaeological obj… Los Angeles Preservation Network Los Angeles Preservation Network- Serves the preservation needs of conservators, librarians, archivists and records managers in Los Angeles city and county. Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC) 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 … American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Historic Works American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Historic Works- U.S. national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic … Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)- National organization for conservation and preservation of cultural resources in Australia. JLT Designs Atelier JLT Designs Atelier- Specialises in embroidery and the finishing and the making–up of art needlework objects, such as canvas work, needle point cushions, and embroidered hangings.… South East Conservation and Restoration South East Conservation and Restoration- A service that includes condition assessment and documentation, remedial and preventive conservation, and exhibition services. Located in … Fine Arts Conservation, Inc. Fine Arts Conservation, Inc.- Consultation, conservation, and preventive care. Includes biographical and contact information. Located in New York, New York. Pest Research and Education: Museums Archives and Libraries Pest Research and Education: Museums Archives and Libraries- Swedish working group on insect pest control in museums works with research and staff training in integrated pest mana… Opening Books Opening Books- A project enabling librarians, historians, and archivists to make important works available to students, scholars, and the general public in an interactive format w… Rasmussen Bindery Rasmussen Bindery- Binds new and old books, magazines, and newspapers for film sets, law libraries, publishers, the general public and the Queen’s Printers. Located in North Vanco… Restoration Preservation Conservation Products Restoration Preservation Conservation Products- Specializes in preservation and restoration waxes, polishes, and cleaners for a variety of surfaces. Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC- Furniture conservators specializing in antique restoration, repair, and reproductions. Institute of Conservation Institute of Conservation- The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK. Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute- Provides research and education in the conservation, preservation, technical study and analysis of museum collection items and related m… Primer on Disaster Preparedness Primer on Disaster Preparedness- Provides information on disaster preparedness, management and response for paper-based materials. Conservation Register Conservation Register- Detailed information on textile, ceramics and art conservation and restoration practices in the UK and Ireland on PDF files. Includes glossary of technical … Institute of Paper Science and Technology Institute of Paper Science and Technology- Private graduate research university dedicated to the pulp and paper industry and is located in Atlanta, GA. Northern States Conservation Center Northern States Conservation Center- Provides information and support to museums, archives and individuals covering disaster response, storage, exhibits, environment, fundraising … Keepsafe Systems Keepsafe Systems- Provides museums and conservators with oxygen absorbers, barrier films, and other materials for modified atmosphere packaging of sensitive artifacts. Located in … MP Fine Art and Paper Conservation MP Fine Art and Paper Conservation- Conservation of art on paper: watercolors, prints, lithographs, paintings and folk art. Includes details of work, services and client list. Loc… Intermuseum Conservation Association Intermuseum Conservation Association- Non-profit art center provides member museums with restoration services including photodocumentation, for paintings, murals, frames, icons, p… Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritage Preservation (MIMIC) Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritage Preservation (MIMIC)- Project providing a system of rapid measurement of damage caused by conditions in the environment surroun… Master Restorer 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, Calif… Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive- Lists papers presented by the WAG specialty group at the AIC annual meeting from 1995-2001. [PDF files]. The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works- Promotes the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve historic and arti… The Fine Arts Conservancy The Fine Arts Conservancy- Scientific conservation laboratory, restoring fine arts, antiques, furniture and period frames. Providing museum framing, specialized analysis and condi… Ponsford Ltd. Ponsford Ltd.- Offering conservation and restoration services, infestation and lead abatement treatments. Includes examples of work and contact information for area representative… Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Preservation Alliance of Minnesota- Dedicated to preserving Minnesota's historic resources. Requires frames. Too wide for smaller monitors. Indoor Air Quality in Museums and Archives Indoor Air Quality in Museums and Archives- Technical papers, bibliography, links, news, about indoor air quality and climate in cultural heritage buildings. Indoor Air Pollution Workgroup (IAP) Indoor Air Pollution Workgroup (IAP)- Homepage of the IAP Workgroup, includes presentation abstracts from the workgroup meetings. Historic Salem, Inc. Historic Salem, Inc.- One of the oldest community preservation organizations in the U.S. chartered in 1941. Its mission is to ensure that the historic resources of Salem, Massachu… Jensen Conservation Services, Inc. Jensen Conservation Services, Inc.- Services include preservation, structural analysis, surface treatment and reproduction of art. Regional Alliance for Preservation Regional Alliance for Preservation- Provides preservation information to cultural institutions and the public throughout the United States. Midwest Art Conservation Center Midwest Art Conservation Center- Regional center working for preservation and conservation of art and artifacts. Located in Minneapolis. Heritage Preservation Heritage Preservation- Programs and publications on the proper care and maintenance of America's cultural and historic heritage, including the CAP (Conservation Assessment Program… The Chicora Foundation The Chicora Foundation- Public non-profit heritage preservation organization. Learn about Chicora's programs in archaeological and historical preservation and education for museum… National Trust for Historic Preservation National Trust for Historic Preservation- Dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Staffed in Washington, DC consists of six regional offices an… Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Advisory Council on Historic Preservation- Promotes the protection and enhancement of US historic resources. Offers federal regulatory information, training, news, and links to fe… National Center for Preservation Technology and Training National Center for Preservation Technology and Training- An office of the National Park Service, NCPTT promotes the preservation of prehistoric and historic resources through its… Conservation OnLine (CoOL) 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 … Westlake Conservators, Ltd. Westlake Conservators, Ltd.- Providing services in the preservation of paintings, frames, murals, textiles, paper and photographs. Includes samples of work, tips and links. Locate… Northeast Document Conservation Center Northeast Document Conservation Center- The mission of the NDCC is to improve the preservation programs of libraries, museums, archives, and other historical and cultural institut… Parasmoon Restoration Department Parasmoon Restoration Department- Iranian based company offers preservation and restoration of historic buildings, objects, books, and documents. Includes a portfolio and services. International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property- Created by UNESCO to promote conservation of monuments and sites of historical, artist… Canadian Conservation Institute Canadian Conservation Institute- Promotes the proper care of Canada's cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation.