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The Conservation Studio

Conservation

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is a registered institutional member of the IIC ( International Institute for Conservation)

The Conservation Department was started at the Art Museum in 1972. The focus of the department has been on preventative conservation, with the aim of conserving our collections, ensuring that the collections are correctly stored, handled and that the lighting and atmosphere is conducive to their preservation.

The Conservation Department is currently housed in the Main Gallery and offers the facilities for:

  • The restoration of easel paintings
  • The restoration of gilt frames
  • Mounting and framing of artworks

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Telephone: +27 (0)41 506 2000 / Fax: +27 (0)41 586 3234
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