Thursday 14 June 2018
The Hamilton Kerr Institute, Whittlesford, CB22 4NE
Friends are invited to a private visit of the Hamilton Kerr Institute, a department of the Fitzwilliam Museum and one of the world’s leading centres for teaching and research in the conservation of easel paintings.
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Based in mid-eighteenth century house and converted mill buildings, it contains a scientific laboratory and restoration studios. In this environment the Institute aims to educate painting conservators to the highest standard and to contribute to scientific, technical and art historical research.
Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served in the Library on arrival. This will be followed by an introduction by the Director of the Institute, Rupert Featherstone, and a tour of the studios. Please note numbers are limited due to restricted space and the busy life of the institute. We kindly ask that if you have visted before, please allow others the opportunity of this special visit.
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10:00 - 12:00
Running times are approximate and subject to change.