Royal Daimler
Support the Royal Daimler Project to make this historic car fit for a Queen again. Track the progress and discuss with conservators at the National Museum of Australia.
The National Museum's conservation team manages the preservation and maintenance of the collection. Go behind the scenes to explore some of the Museum's conservation projects and images of conservators at work.
Brisbane Stock Exchange boards conservation
The Museum's conservators give a selection of trading boards from the Brisbane Stock exchange some special treatment.
Specialist horological conservator Peter Bucke closely examines and documents the condition of the Blaxland clock.
Chinese processional costume material analysis
Museum conservators investigate the materials used to embroider a Chinese processional costume.
Ben Chifley's chair restored for display
A chair used by former prime minister Ben Chifley is treated to stabilise existing damage and restore it to its former appearance, before it goes on exhibition.
Melbourne Cup jockey silks conservation
Textile conservators treat two historic jockey silks worn by Glen Boss, in preparation for display in the Landmarks gallery.
A large windmill which stood on a Queensland station for more than 80 years is re-assembled in readiness for display at the National Museum.
New life for old theatre seats
Conservators bring new life to some long-forgotten seats from Bowraville's Ray-Mond theatre.
Robert Menzies' car preserved for posterity
Conservators rise to the challenge of caring for the badly-damaged engine of an historic Bentley S3 car used by former prime minister Robert Menzies.
Displaying the Batman land deed
The Batman land deed is a significant, but fragile, document housed in a custom-built case, allowing visitors to see the document up close.
Historic sporting trophies preserved
Hundreds of hours were spent working on rugby league trophies displayed in the travelling exhibition League of Legends.
Stretching a canvas for exhibition
Conservators prepare a Western Desert Aboriginal painting for display in the Papunya Painting exhibition.
Salt Water Heroes emergency operation
Conservators conduct emergency treatments to repair and stabilise a series of paintings which were damaged during a severe hail storm.
Authenticating the Leichhardt nameplate
Detailed scientific analysis helps to establish the first authenticated relic from Ludwig Leichhardt's lost exhibition.
