Conservation
The National Museum’s Conservation Department preserves the museum’s collections and helps to make them accessible. Their research also uncovers new information about works in the museum's collections and the wider field of conservation.
The department constitutes the largest combined conservation department in Norway and has professional responsibility for the long-term preservation of the museum's collections. Conservators are trained in both the humanities and natural sciences, allowing them to work across disciplines. The museum's collections span art, architecture and design dating from c. 2000 BC to the present day. The department's professional expertise reflects this diversity, with specialists in a wide range of materials and art forms.
Here, you can find more information about the museum’s different fields of conservation. An important part of examining and documenting works is carried out in collaboration with the Photography Department, using photographic techniques such as infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray and 3D photography.
Conservators in the department also conduct research into key artistic practices, materials and techniques, as well as developing treatment methods.
The conservation department also plays a key role in the museum's important loan and acquisition activities, making the collections accessible throughout Norway and internationally. The conservators work closely with specialists in Norway and abroad.
