A Museum's
Role as Conservator
Museums, like The Minneapolis
Institute of Arts, are responsible for preserving art so it may be enjoyed by many generations of visitors.
The "Restoring a Masterwork" Exhibition
In the fall of 1999 this exhibition provided an up-close look at the delicate
process of restoring a painting that is over 300 years old.
Upper Midwest
Conservation Association
The restoration of this masterwork was performed by members
of the Midwest Art Conservation Center.
