The Art of Conservation

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Historic Landmark Building
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General Admission
Free with museum admission, no registration required

Is art timeless? Find out as you take a behind the scenes journey uncovering the tender, love, and care that goes in cleaning and repairing some of your favorite artworks at PAFA. Meet paintings conservator Mary McGinn to learn about the conservation process, view our conservation lab, and witness firsthand her tools of the trade. After, test your newly acquired knowledge in the galleries as you take an investigative tour.

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