Brooklyn Museum

Ask a Conservator

Ask a Conservator is a regular series demystifying the work that conservators do at the Brooklyn Museum.

  • Ask a Conservator

    How Do Conservators Handle Ancient Art?

    By: Angela LeersnyderBreaking down questions about the treatment and preservation of ancient artworks.
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    How Do You Become a Conservator?

    By: Celeste MahoneyPeople from all types of backgrounds find themselves drawn to this unique career path.
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    How Do You Handle Sensitive Materials?

    By: Kate Wight TylerFrom building microclimates to considering cultural backgrounds, here are a few ways conservators work to protect artworks.
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    What’s the Weirdest Work You’ve Ever Conserved?

    By: Lisa BrunoIntroducing a new column that demystifies the work of museum conservators.