The Science of Art Conservation in K-12 Classrooms

About this experience

Have you ever wondered how art and cultural artifacts are preserved for future generations? Or how the stories they tell can connect to your classroom curriculum in meaningful ways? 

Join us at the Minnesota History Center for a professional development workshop for K-12 teachers that will introduce the field of art conservation as an multi-disciplinary lens for learning through historic objects. Conservation provides a different approach to artworks that focuses on materials and making, allowing teachers to integrate topics from science, history, math and other subjects into exciting and collaborative lesson plans. 

This professional development event will give you an in-depth look at the art and science of conservation and preservation while exploring two ongoing exhibitions: Our Home: Native Minnesota and Girlhood (It’s Complicated). You will meet with art conservators, educators, and specialists in/of Native Minnesota material culture to learn about how MNHS preserves, studies and protects objects from the past for the future.