Leeds Museums and Galleries employ three full-time conservators to care for, conserve and prevent the deterioration of our collections. The conservators are also responsible for making sure all works or objects on display at any of our sites are displayed in the best possible conditions.
At Leeds Museum Discovery Centre there is a new state of the art conservation studio. The studio is equipped with an array of tools to aid the conservators in their work.
This includes a steam cleaner used to remove stubborn dirt and a giant walk-in freezer used to kill pests or insects without the use of potentially harmful chemicals.
Leeds Museums and Galleries also employ a taxidermist part-time as part of the new Leeds City Museum Project.