Museum Conservation Services Ltd. specialises in a range of conservation services for works of art on paper including watercolours, drawings, photographs, prints, maps, wallpaper and ephemera.  We have conserved everything from drawings by Leonardo da Vinci to a roll of historic toilet paper.

With more than forty years of experience we are proud to have worked with many leading museums, galleries, historic houses, collectors, art dealers and private individuals across the UK and abroad. From removing acidic board and treating stains on watercolours through to remounting and framing to museum standards, no job is too big or small for our conservators.

Before any work is started, we carefully assess the item being treated so we know the full extent of the problems. We then tailor our work accordingly to ensure we reach the best outcome possible within the budget available.

We have a fully equipped studio housed within the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, just outside of Cambridge.  We also have on-site security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure all artworks are protected.

Need professional advice about fine art conservation? Our team have extensive experience in providing conservation advice and reports including storage and display recommendations, advising on priorities, prospective acquisitions and condition reports.

Works of Art on Paper

Conservation and restoration of prints, watercolours and drawings.

Checking the fit on a matching paper repair
Checking the fit on a matching paper repair
Carefully scraping away the residue of acidic, wood pulp board from the verso of a water-sensitive artwork.
Carefully scraping away the residue of acidic, wood pulp board from the verso of a water-sensitive artwork.

Photographs

Conservation and care of historic processes and contemporary digital prints.

Archival Materials

Care for documents, ephemera, plans, and maps on paper and parchment.

Mounting & Framing

Museum quality mounting and framing.

Consultancy

Condition surveys and advice on storage/display requirements for collections of all sizes.

Museum Conservation Services Consultancy