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The Conservation Centre of the Department of Museums is responsible for ensuring that the department’s collections are in good condition and preserved. This objective is realised through research and conservation of artefacts.
Organic materials are carbon-based materials from plants and animals. They are easily deteriorated and damaged by pests. Examples of organic materials are cane, bamboo, wood, wool and leather.
Inorganic materials are mixtures of minerals and are not formed from natural living organisms. Examples of inorganic materials are metal and rocks.
Action taken to prevent the natural deterioration of an object owing to environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, lighting and pests such as insects, fungi and air pollution.
Curative conservation is action taken to treat an object that is deteriorating. It is aimed at halting the deterioration process.
Treatment procedure that is undertaken with the aim of restoring cultural artefacts to their natural state by using materials similar to their original materials.
For any queries and further information, please contact:
Tel : +603 – 2267 1000 ext. 237/ 200/ 293
Fax : +603 – 2282 7294
Last update: 23 September 2016 - 5:38pm