5 000 artworks are getting a checkup
The road to the new National Museum passes through the conservator’s workshop.
At the new National Museum you will be able to see much more of the museum’s collection than was possible in the past. Some works have never before been shown in the museum, while others haven’t been on display for many years.
The drawings on top of the shelf
We have been up on top of the shelves and rediscovered old drawings.
From a Danish manor house to the National Museum
After thorough conservation work, a magnificent gilded leather wall covering from the 17th century will soon be ready for the new National Museum.
Queen Maud’s blouse
One early morning in February 2019, our conservators opened a box containing a blouse that once belonged to Queen Maud.
Lightbulb Man
One of Bjarne Melgaard’s principal works has been conserved and is ready for the new National Museum.
Emanuel Vigeland’s stained-glass windows
Conservation experts from Nidaros Cathedral have been called in to clean Vigeland’s stained-glass windows.
Secrets of an escritoire
In an early 19th century writing desk, also known as a secretary or escritoire, conservators have recently discovered long-forgotten secrets in hidden compartments which no one knew were there.