European Day of Conservation-Restoration
Get a taste of typical studio air and enjoy the privilege of looking at art up close through the eyes of restorers - this rare opportunity is offered to interested visitors every year on European Day of Conservation-Restoration.
Further information can be found here: https://www.tag-der-restaurierung.de
Free entry
This year, the European Day of Conservation-Restoration is being held under the motto ‘Restoring tomorrow’. Restoration Day was first proclaimed in 2018 by the European Confederation of Conservators' Associations (E.C.C.O.). In Germany, it has since been organised by the Association of Restorers (VDR) on the third Sunday in October. The aim is to sensitise people to the importance of cultural heritage and raise public awareness of the key role of conservators in the preservation of cultural assets. The Handel House Foundation would also like to take part in this event and invites you to guided tours of the restoration studio and museum. Find out more about how restorers preserve our cultural assets. There will also be an opportunity for a personal exchange about a profession that is usually practised behind the scenes.
Free admission and a warm invitation!
Programme
11.00 am Building history tour ‘The real and the fake Handel House’ - Karl Altenburg (museum employee)
1.30 pm Guided tour ‘Air conditioning in the museum’ - Franziska Bühl (Head of the restoration studio)
3.30 pm Guided tour of the restoration studio - Franziska Bühl (Head of the restoration studio)