Art Study Center Seminar: Conversations on Conservation

This event requires registration; see further details below.

In this seminar, you will get a behind-the-scenes view of recent and ongoing projects undertaken in the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies. Staff members from the Straus Center will share some works in progress and details about the numerous techniques and materials available to them in the care of objects and advancement of technical studies.

The Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies is a world leader in fine arts conservation, research, and training. The center’s laboratories are where conservation, conservation science, and curatorial practice intersect, coming together to enrich the understanding of and care for the approximately 250,000 objects in the Harvard Art Museums collections.

Free admission, but registration is required. You can register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning on Tuesday, February 18. Please note that registration will close at 4pm on Thursday, February 27, or whenever the program reaches capacity.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program to allow sufficient time to sign in at the Art Study Center reception desk (Level 4), and be prepared to present a photo ID. All coats and bags must be placed in a locker prior to entering the study room. Children age 14 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

The Harvard Art Museums offer free admission every day, Tuesday through Sunday. Please see the museum visit page to learn about our general policies for visiting the museums.

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for our programs, please contact us at am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance.