Hands-On Conservation

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 3 – 4 pm Explore conservation for yourself at our pop-up cart! Touch and see the tools and materials we use to preserve art, manuscripts, and other historic objects. Check out fluorescent glue samples, paper and brushes used for scroll mounting, and more. This is your chance to get a peek at what our conservators and scientists are up to behind the scenes.Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution Sponsor: Asian Art Museum Venue: Asian Art Museum, West Building Event Location: West Building (Mall Entrance) Cost: Free.No registration or tickets (walk-up only) Categories: Gallery Talks & Tours Accessibility: Assisted listening devices, Wheelchair accessible