Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes

Of gunpowder, vinegar & photo negatives: Conservation & care

Conservator Mathilde Renauld shares the challenges of preserving photographic history in our collections

Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes

Conserving Anna Pavlova’s ‘Dying Swan’ costume

From treating a real feather skirt to conserving silk tulle, here are details of the conservation work

Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes

Mounting Queen Victoria’s mourning dress

How do you display a fragile costume that’s over 100 years old?

From our experts
From our experts

Trick or treat? Things that go chomp in the night

Find out what's chewing on our collections, and how you can protect your own house from these tricky pests