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Conservation in Dialogue
Röntgenaufnahme der zentralen Figur des Lamas im Gungervaa (mongolischer Holzschrein) – Röntgenaufnahme der zentralen Figur des Lamas im Gungervaa (mongolischer Holzschrein)
© Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum, Foto: Christoph Schmidt
Conservation is a fascinating but often hidden professional field in museums. What is preserved and how, and who makes the decisions?
This exhibition sheds light on various aspects of this important work.Before the Humboldt Forum opened, thousands of exhibits from different regions of the world, including many ‘cultural belongings’ – these belongings form part of a society’s cultural heritage – were prepared for the exhibitions by conservators. Such work is mainly carried out behind the scenes and is barely visible to visitors.
On display are two crest poles from the Northwest coast of Canada, an ornate lacquer cabinet from the Qing Dynasty, a Mongolian shrine from the 20th century and a ceremonial pipe from the Umoⁿhoⁿ in Nebraska.
These five exhibits and a booklet with in-depth information provide fascinating insights into conservation and restoration issues and methods.The exhibition is centered around the complex decision-making processes that influence the preservation and presentation of cultural assets. A focus lies on dialogue and cooperation between international partners, conservators and curators.
How do these discussions influence the handling, conservation and presentation of collections?
- 3rd floor, room 301, access via the entrance to the Museum of Asian Art
- Languages: German, English
- Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tue: closed
This exhibition sheds light on various aspects of this important work.Before the Humboldt Forum opened, thousands of exhibits from different regions of the world, including many ‘cultural belongings’ – these belongings form part of a society’s cultural heritage – were prepared for the exhibitions by conservators. Such work is mainly carried out behind the scenes and is barely visible to visitors.
On display are two crest poles from the Northwest coast of Canada, an ornate lacquer cabinet from the Qing Dynasty, a Mongolian shrine from the 20th century and a ceremonial pipe from the Umoⁿhoⁿ in Nebraska.
These five exhibits and a booklet with in-depth information provide fascinating insights into conservation and restoration issues and methods.The exhibition is centered around the complex decision-making processes that influence the preservation and presentation of cultural assets. A focus lies on dialogue and cooperation between international partners, conservators and curators.
How do these discussions influence the handling, conservation and presentation of collections?
- 3rd floor, room 301, access via the entrance to the Museum of Asian Art
- Languages: German, English
- Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tue: closed
Runtime: Sat, 24/05/2025 to Mon, 08/03/2027
Price info: from 13.7.2026: regular 9 EUR, Note: An exhibition ticket for the Ethnologische Sammlungen und Asiatische Kunst is required.
Price: €14.00
Reduced price: €0.00
Price: €14.00
Reduced price: €0.00
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