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.
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.
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.
Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List
Archived messages from 1996 to 1997 at ICOM-CC.
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)
Homepage of the IAP Workgroup, includes presentation abstracts from the workgroup meetings.
Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritage Preservation (MIMIC)
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].
Preservation FAQ at the Library of Congress
Information on how to store, restore, display, and preserve books, photographs, and other materials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Re-Collections: Caring for Collections Across Australia
Guide to preventative conservation techniques from the Heritage Collections Council of Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)
National organization for conservation and preservation of cultural resources in Australia.
Guy Munsch - Architectural Conservator
Offers architectural conservation and restoration, including finishes and gilding, digital documentation, and CAP Surveys. Features project histories and descriptions.
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.
Straus Center for Conservation
Provides analysis and treatment for Harvard University art museums, representing objects in all media from antiquity to the present.
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]
Textile Conservation Center of the American Textile Museum
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.
Conservation at The British Museum
Conservation department at the British Museum, with materials testing, professional resources and abstracts of conservation research report groups.
Canadian Conservation Institute
Promotes the proper care of Canada's cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation.
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.
Conservation Register
Detailed information on textile, ceramics and art conservation and restoration practices in the UK and Ireland on PDF files. Extensive glossary of technical terms. Searchable directory of conservators and specialisms. Links to related sites.
The Getty Conservation Institute
Museum conservation. Includes on-line issues of Conservation: The Getty Conservation Institute Newsletter.
Collections Care Resources
Increasing funding for collections care projects.
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.
Building a Constituency for Collections Care: Children, Youth, and Families
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.
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 Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
(ICCROM)International organization for conservation of cultural heritage.
The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
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.
The Institute of Paper Conservation
UK based organization focusing on the conservation of paper and related materials.
Institute of Paper Science and Technology
Private graduate research university dedicated to the pulp and paper industry and is located in Atlanta, GA.
Jensen Conservation Services, Inc.
Services include preservation, structural analysis, surface treatment and reproduction of art.
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.
McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc.
Provides services in painting, paper, and sculpture conservation.
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
Dedicated to preserving Minnesota's historic resources. Requires frames. Too wide for smaller monitors.
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 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.
Conservation at the National Museum of African Art
Conservation resources, internship information, and a detailed example of artifact conservation analysis techniques used.
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.
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.
Parasmoon
Iranian based company offers preservation and restoration of historic buildings, objects, books, and documents. Includes a portfolio and services.
Professional Picture Framers Association
International trade association representing the art and framing industry and offering educational workshops, technical information and seminars.
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.
Upper Midwest Conservation Association
Regional center working for preservation and conservation of art and artifacts. Located in Minneapolis.
Preserve Net
Includes a preservation education directory, employment, grants, and preservation related organizations.
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.
Regional Alliance for Preservation
Provides preservation information to cultural institutions and the public throughout the United States.
Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE)
Provides research and education in the conservation, preservation, technical study and analysis of museum collection items and related materials.
Collection Environment
Preservation studies of mechanics and environment in relation to museum collections from the Smithsonian.
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.
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.
United Kingdom Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK.
Los Angeles Preservation Network
Serves the preservation needs of conservators, librarians, archivists and records managers in Los Angeles city and county.
Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive
Lists papers presented by the WAG specialty group at the AIC annual meeting from 1995-2001. [PDF files].
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