Care and Conservation

The effective care of collections is central to the work of IWM. Collections care is the responsibility of all our staff, but a specialised care team exists to provide support and guidance across the organisation. Proper care ensures the preservation of our unique collections for future generations.

Care of our collections includes:

• Enabling and supporting access to our collections.
• Conservation of items in preparation for exhibitions and loans.
• Managing the condition of collection items in store and on display.
• Management of pests that can cause damage to collection items (such as moths and mice).
• The safe handling, packing and transportation of collection items.
• Environmental management of galleries and stores.
• Collection disaster recovery planning.