Introducing Happy Narwhal, comprehensive care for your cultural heritage.
Accessible conservation and curation services for public institutions and private individuals in the Metro DC Area, Central and Southern Florida.
Now booking for August 2024
What is cultural heritage conservation?
Simply put, it is the preservation of objects that we deem as important to our lives - from our grandmother’s photograph to the spectacles worn by Benjamin Franklin. Conservation strives to slow the agents of deterioration, making sure that objects are able to stay around for as long as possible.
Our approach
We know that conservation care comes at all levels - from consultation and documentation to treatments, installation, and even storage. A holistic approach to conservation helps you protect your cultural heritage objects for as long as possible.
We believe that conservation should be in consultation with the artists and/or culture that created the object whenever possible, making sure to balance the standard scientific practices with the cultural needs of each object.
Whether on-site or in the laboratory, we are committed to provide excellent conservation care to all your cultural heritage objects.
Our services
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Treatments
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Documentation
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Consultation
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Installation
“Robin approaches conservation in a holistic way. She considers how best to preserve and stabilize an object for long term existence; yet, she recognizes objects also serve a purpose in being seen and the conservation must be done with that in mind.”
— REBECCA F. MAZEROSKI, COLLIER COUNTY MUSEUMS