| Date | 15 August 2023, 10:30am–12:15pm 21 August 2024, 10:30am–12:15pm 19 September 2024, 10:30am–12:15pm 25 September 2024, 10:30am–12:15pm |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Bookings | Bookings required |
| Location | Russell Street Welcome Zone Entry via Door 5 |
Preservation tour
Explore the Library’s Preservation Studio and Quarantine and hear about some of the intriguing items the teams work on behind closed doors.
From preventative conservation, through to archival storage and custom housing, there are many steps to managing and preserving the Library’s collection.
In this tour, the Preservation Team will guide you through some of the projects they're working on, from maps and manuscripts to objects and textiles.
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Sessions
- 10.30am-11.15am and 11.30am-12.15pm, Thursday 15 August
- 10.30am-11.15am and 11.30am-12.15pm, Wednesday 21 August
Conservation tour
The conservation of fragile materials is a little-seen but crucial part of the Library's work, and ensures that we can keep the collection widely available to all Victorians.
Go behind the scenes of the Library’s Conservation Lab in this member-exclusive tour.
Participants will meet our specialist conservators and view a range processes, from everyday treatments through to major conservation projects within the State Collection.
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Sessions
- 10.30am-11.15am and 11.30am-12.15pm, Thursday 19 September
- 10.30am-11.15am and 11.30am-12.15pm, Wednesday 25 September
Please note: these tours are suitable for ages 18 and above only.
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