Conservation Projects

Explore case studies and articles about past conservation projects at the American Museum of Natural History, from monumental carvings exhibited in the Northwest Coast Hall, to the panorama of scientific specimens displayed in the Lois V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core, located in the Gilder Center. This section offers a look behind the scenes, highlighting examples from our diverse collection of cultural and scientific heritage, and describing conservators’ role in its preservation. 

Projects

Collections Conservation Case Studies: Collections Core Learn about the preparation of cultural and scientific objects for display in the Gerstner Collections Core in the Gilder Center. Collections Conservation of Siberian Collections A two-year project to examine, document, stabilize and rehouse portions of the Museum’s Siberian ethnographic collection. Article Arthur Shaughnessy House Post Carvings Reinstalled In February 2012 four carved and painted house posts were reinstalled near the entrance of the Northwest Coast Hall.