Luke O’Sullivan explores the history and ongoing conservation of the 17th-century Swedish warship, Vasa. After sinking during its maiden voyage, the remarkably intact wreckage faced unique preservation challenges. Discover the innovative structural engine...

In the 18th Century, highly decorative silk-covered heels were fashionable footwear for the wealthy, both men and women. This pair of pink shoes were recently acquired by Historic Royal Palaces for conservation.

Liddy is back and she’s proving you’re never too young to change the world! After capturing hearts last season, this young conservationist has taken her mission global.

Follow the conservation treatment of “King Arthur” from the “Nine Heroes Tapestries” series, among the oldest in The Met’s collection.

After nearly 120 years in the Morgan’s East Room, Triumph of Avarice will undergo essential restoration work, preserving this rare 16th-century masterpiece.

Join Senior Paper Conservator Susan Catcher as she conserves a fragile 200-year-old fan from the era of Marie Antoinette.

Beneath layers of gilded gold and centuries of royal tradition, a pair of majestic dragons reveal a forgotten story of craftsmanship and adaptation.

Learn about the science, art, and exhibition techniques of textile conservation at The Met.

Textile Conservator Elizabeth-Anne Haldane describes the conservation work undertaken on an 8th-century Egyptian tunic – one of the exhibits to be displayed in the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries.

The magnificent sixteenth-century Emperor's Carpet from Safavid Iran was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum in 1941, but its condition was so fragile that it was only displayed for public twice over the next sixty years.

Step into the Furniture Conservation Studio as Senior Conservator Kevin carefully and mindfully removes the frame from an original portrait of the controversial Queen of France, Marie Antoinette.

Watch Senior Conservator Laura Ledwina as she conserves an imposing royal portrait from Iran, painted in 1810, bringing it back to its former glory, ready for display in the galleries.

Follow curator Nick, conservator Dana and conservation scientist Lucia on their journey to unravel the mysteries of this fascinating object. Made of a rare plant resin called mopa mopa and decorated with a technique known as Barniz de Pasto, the intricate...

Join us on an extraordinary journey through the planet's most rare and unique animals! From the critically endangered Northern White Rhinoceros to the elusive Giant Squid, we'll explore incredible creatures fighting for survival against habitat loss, poac...

From shipwrecked Tudor glass to an ancient Roman hoard of gold jewelry, real buried treasure to things found in the River Thames – many rare and beautiful objects have been lost for hundreds, if not thousands of years. But what happens when they're miracu...