#AskAConservator
Since it appears that #AskAConservator doesn't have the momentum over here, let me bring over some of my favorites from...other places.

Begining with "A Day in the Life of a Paintings Conservator" from The Getty Museum

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November 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM
What do conservators do all day? How do you become a conservator? 🤔

Conservators from the Getty Museum, Getty Villa, & Getty Research Institute are ready to answer your questions for #AskAConservator Day!

What would you like to know!?
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Conservators from the Getty Museum, Getty Villa, and Getty Research Institute are answering your questions for Ask a Conservator Day! 🧵

Shoutout to all the art conservators—at Getty and elsewhere. 💙

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November 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Do you love trains? Those need to be conserved too! #AskAConservator

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Celebrating #AskAConservator Day!
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November 1, 2024 at 11:34 PM
UCalgary showing off some of their preservation and digitization work for #AskAConservator Day

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November 1, 2024 at 11:21 PM
A classic #TapeIsEvil from Lucille Ronai for #AskAConservator

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November 1, 2024 at 11:23 PM
#askaconservator should I have been draining these Richard Prince AriZona Lemon Fizz Beverage (2012) cans all along?
December 21, 2024 at 1:49 AM
📅 Tomorrow (4th Nov) is #AskAConservator Day!

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to preserve our collections? This annual event is your chance to ask all your conservation-related questions! 🧤📚✨

💬 Drop your questions about #conservation in the comments below!
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
For #AskAConservator Day, we’re taking you behind the scenes with @heritagecouncil.ie/NLI #conservation intern Clodagh Burns. 👩‍🔬✨

In this video, Clodagh shares a glimpse into the personal diaries of #MaryLeadbeater (née Shackleton, 1758–1826).

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nationallibraryofirelandFor #AskAConservator Day, we’re taking you behind the scenes with @theheritagecouncil/NLI conservation intern Clodagh Burns. 👩‍🔬✨In this video, Clodagh shares a glimpse into the personal diaries of Mary Leadbeater (née Shackleton, 1758–1826), an author, poet, and memoirist, born in Ballitore, Co. Kildare. Discover how these remarkable 18th-century volumes are being cared for and preserved for future generations. 📜#diaries #MaryLeadbeater #ErnestShackleton #EdmundBurke #MariaEdgeworth #Conservation #CulturalHeritage #AskAConservator #BehindTheScenes #NLICollections #NLIonline #NationalLibraryofIreland
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November 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Sure it’s Election Day, but it’s also #AskaConservator Day! Check out @conservators.bsky.social feed for ways to ask questions and learn more! AIC’s Instagram stories are especially wonderful 🥺
#AskAConservator Day is 2 weeks away! Join in the fun as we ask conservators "Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?" Conservators will answer questions & spotlight colleagues who bring all kinds of expertise to the care of cultural heritage. Learn more: culturalheritage.org/ask-a-conservator-day
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Response from Roger: Great question, Karin! We use a lot of gels in conservation to gently humidify materials for washing, softening, and reactivating adhesives. (continued below) #AskAConservator
November 3, 2023 at 1:38 PM
For #AskAConservator Day, we're sharing a peek inside Roger's lab, which includes a photo-documentation area, bookbinding equipment (board shear, nipping press, sewing frame), conservation hand tools, a water filtration system and chemical cabinet, and all kinds of other supplies!
November 3, 2023 at 5:18 PM
1️⃣1️⃣ Mary Leadbeater

In this video, NLI/The @heritagecouncil.ie conservation intern Clodagh shares the personal diaries of #MaryLeadbeater (1758–1826), an author, poet, and memoirist:
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For #AskAConservator Day, we’re taking you behind the scenes with The Heritage Council/NLI conservation intern Clodagh Burns. 👩‍🔬✨ In this video, Clodagh shares a glimpse into the personal diaries...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:52 AM
It’s #AskAConservator Day! 🧤

We’ve gathered questions from across the museum for our fab team working hard to care for our incredible collections.

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Ask Our Conservators Anything - National Science and Media Museum blog
For Ask a Conservator Day, our conservation team give the inside scoop on how they got into the field, their favourite tools, their current projects and more
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November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tomorrow (November 4th) is #AskAConservator day. Reply with your conservation questions or use the #

Ask a conservator day was created to remember the flooding of Florence in 1966, which damaged priceless cultural heritage, and the incredible efforts made to conserve the items impacted.
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Friday 7 November our Conservation team will be running an annual takeover of our social media for #AskAConservator day! Conservators around the world will be discussing their work and sharing how they care for collections. Ask us questions and follow the hashtag to see who else is participating.
October 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
How do YouTube shorts port over? Want to learn how UCLA Libraries preserve wet books? #AskAConservator

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#AskAConservator | How does UCLA Library handle wet books?
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November 1, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Objects from RAMM’s collections are currently touring the country as part of an exhibition about colour @tulliecarlisle.bsky.social - To ensure they're not damaged during transport we make bespoke packaging for each object to keep them safe and protected on their long journey. #AskAConservator 🐧
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Check out our latest blog post, perfect reading for #AskAConservator day!

A Head Above Water: The Conservation of a 19th-Century Wooden Figurehead 👇

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A Head Above Water: Conserving of a 19th-Century Figurehead
In our latest article learn about how we helped in conserving a 19th-Century Wooden Figurehead for the Balyle Museum in Bridlington
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November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I am thrilled for the 1st of November! 🥰

Today, not only do I have the joy of joining art conservators throughout the world to celebrate #AskAConservator while working on a special artifact, I am also working as an interpreter for Election Day #Vote .

Happy to be able to use my good to do good. 🫶
November 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Our final glimpse into conservation work at the JCB is Roger's current project!
On Roger’s bench at the moment is the Hacke Atlas,* one of the JCB’s more popular items. (Continued in the comments)

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November 3, 2023 at 7:45 PM
The Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum staff telling us their hardest materials to conserve for #AskAConservator Day

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November 1, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Having the opportunity to do a student placement is such a great way to learn & connect with people, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field. It’s inspiring to see how collaboration, theory, and practice come together to care for collections & cultural heritage every day #AskAConservator
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Or learning how Valinda Carroll got into conservation? #AskAConservator

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Ask a Conservator: Valinda Carroll
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November 1, 2024 at 11:33 PM