Today was the official staff open house for the new objects conservation lab. Normally, we're not allowed in unless we have a very good reason for being there (i.e. finding interesting things to blog about).
The new lab is completely state-of-the-art with fancy hoses and lights dangling from the ceiling that can be controlled with the push of a button. Their new location on the ground floor allows them to work on even the largest works of art (they were previously located in a penthouse on the roof of the Nelson-Atkins Building).
For instance, if one of the Henry Moore sculptures in the Kansas City Sculpture Park needed to be brought in for repairs, they could bring it right into the lab and park it in the new clean room (above). It doesn't look that big from the picture but it can hold something roughly the size of a Mini Cooper.
If you are a conservation geek like me, be sure to check out conservation on our website.
Comments (2)
Thank you for including interesting behind the scene pictures. I’ve always been fascinated and wondered about what it takes to run such an incredible museum. Do you think you will ever offer “behind the scenes” tours?
Posted by Bryan | December 19, 2007 9:40 AM
Posted on December 19, 2007 09:40
Dear Bryan,
The Museum is unable to allow the public into the conservation studio for many reasons but most imporatantly that there are priceless works of art and very expensive pieces of equipment there.
Keep reading the blog to get all the "behind-the-scenes" information about conservation.
Posted by Jodi | December 20, 2007 5:12 PM
Posted on December 20, 2007 17:12