The Material Lives of Objects: A Symposium on Collections Care

This one-day, in-person training workshop at the University of Lincoln provides museum and archive professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills for the care and conservation of a diverse range of collection materials.

About this event

Through the sharing of case studies from the work undertaken at Lincoln Conservation Studios and within museums across the Midlands; as well as practical workshops and a tour of the Studios, participants will gain an understanding of preventive conservation principles and material-specific considerations to ensure the long-term preservation of cultural heritage.

It will also explore the consideration of preventative care in a holistic way, considering the importance of understanding and respecting the cultural life of the object as well as the materials they are made from.

Who should attend?
Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation. If you are from an NPO, you will be moved to a waiting list and offered a place if any remain closer to the event.

Accessibility

If you have any accessibility requirements please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the MDM team as early as possible stating the support you require.

All participants will receive an email containing full event details. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.

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Contact Us

If you have any accessibility or dietary requirements, need any further information, or would like to speak to a member of the team please contact us:

[email protected]

01952 435 943

Catering

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. If you have any allergies or intolerances please notify MDM as early as possible by selecting ‘yes’ against dietary requirements on the booking form and emailing [email protected] with further details.

Bookings

Please note: We require you to complete the full booking form in order to confirm your eligibility for the session. The main booking form questions will appear after you have been through the 'check out' process. If you do not complete this form we will be in contact and reserve the right to cancel your ticket if we do not receive a response.

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Host or Publisher Museum Development Midlands