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Conservation Lab Secrets at Metropolitan Museum

Conservation Lab Secrets at Metropolitan Museum

Update: 2025-12-12
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Join us for a captivating journey into the Metropolitan Museum of Arts conservation lab, where history is meticulously preserved. Meet Edward Hunter, a dedicated conservator, as he carefully cleans a seventeenth-century Japanese helmet, a Kowari Kabuto. Discover the intricate process of restoration and preservation, and learn about the essential tools and spreadsheets used to track the demands of these ancient artifacts. Understand the crucial role of conservation in the museums mission, as emphasized by Max Hollein, the Met Museums director and CEO.

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Conservation Lab Secrets at Metropolitan Museum

Conservation Lab Secrets at Metropolitan Museum