Care of Collections

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About us

Icon Care of Collections Group brings together all conservators as well as external professionals such as curators, archivists and architects

Our Committee

The CCG Committee have worked in a wide variety of roles for both institutions and in private practice in historic houses, museums, and libraries and on archaeological sites

Care of Collections Resources

A selection of useful resources for the care of collections

Touchy Feely Conference

Abstracts from the Icon Care of Collections Group's conference held on 9 January 2015 at Hampton Court Palace

Group members' area

Upcoming meetings and committee documents - access for group members only

Caring for your Collections

A new video from the Icon Care of Collections Group provides simple advice and tips for caring for a variety of household objects and materials

26 Feb 2021

A pen portrait of a Collection Care Conservator

Many conservators are responsible for the care of collections - find out more about their job and skills

Article/Blog

17 Feb 2021

Lambeth Palace collections move into new sustainable library and archive

Lambeth Palace’s newly-built £23.5 million national library and archive is due to open later this year with many of the collections having already moved into the sustainably-designed building.

News

13 Feb 2021

Covid-19: The secret life of museums during lockdown

Museums and art galleries are closed but inside their walls, a select few people are busy at work. Curators, conservators, cleaners, art handlers and security guards are among those caring for the nation's treasures during lockdown.

Article/Blog