Conservation

The Conservation Studio can provide:

Expertise led by an accredited member of Icon (Institute of Conservation)
Specialist treatment of textiles and related objects including banners, flags, costume and accessories
Advise on care of paper and other non-textile collections
Condition assessments and surveys
Mount making including padded boards and mounting historic costume
Training and handling, storage and care of collection
Tours of the Studio and educational and specialist talks

View some examples from our portfolio of completed conservation projects.

If you would like to request a quote for conservation please contact the Conservation Team on tcs@phm.org.ukor 0161 838 9190.

The Conservation Studio was specially designed for the conservation of large textiles, those in our own collection, and those in the collections of other institutions and individuals by private commission.

The studio was established in 1990 at our Princess Street site in Manchester to conserve the museum’s extensive collection of banners, provide a source of help and advice for custodians of textiles, and undertake private commissions.

The current conservation lab was built as part of the museum’s redevelopment project in 2010.

Situated on the second floor, there is a viewing window in Main Gallery Two, designed so that visitors to the museum can see our skilled conservators at work and conservation in action.

To enquire about tours, please contact the Learning Team to book a group visit.