Winterthur is a leader in the field of conservation and collections care. The Conservation Department includes 25 conservators, scientists, conservation assistants, preventive conservation aides, a lighting specialist, and a documentation image specialist who manage every aspect of collection care.
Visit conservators in their laboratories during Conservation Clinics and explore our latest Research & Treatment Highlights.
Laboratories
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Scientific Research & Analysis Laboratory
Winterthur’s state-of-the-art Scientific Research & Analysis Laboratory is a research and teaching…
Conservation Clinic
Learn more about the condition, care, and recommended treatment for your antique!…
Objects Conservation
The Objects Conservation Lab is responsible for the care of more than…
Paintings Conservation
The Paintings conservator is responsible for the care of more than 380…
Textiles Conservation
Textile conservators at Winterthur are responsible for about 20,000 objects such as…
Furniture Conservation
The Furniture Conservation Lab cares for and treats about 9,000 pieces of furniture…
Paper Conservation
Paper conservation cares for almost 5,000 prints and drawings, including some of the…
Books and Library Material Conservation
This conservation lab is responsible for the care of collections in the Winterthur…
Photographic Documentation
Documentation is part of every conservation assessment or treatment. Photographic documentation—the creation…
Lighting Specialists
Because the energy from fluorescent lamps, visible light, and sunlight causes chemical…
Conservation Videos
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Care in Handling General Session, Introduction
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling, Chapter 1, Objects
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling, Chapter 2, Textiles
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling, Chapter 3, Paper
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling, Chapter 4, Books
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling, Chapter 5, Paintings
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling, Chapter 6, Furniture and Wooden Objects
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Care in Handling: Tall Case Clocks
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Caring for the Collections at Winterthur – A Paugussett Basket
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts
Caring for the Collections at Winterthur – Paintings Conservation
Introduction: Care and precautions to take when working with museum artifacts