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Collection Care Volunteers: Open display cleaning of the Stockwood Discovery Centre collections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you interested in museum collections and history? Do you live, work or study in Luton?

Come and join us to blow the cobwebs away, return our displays to looking their best using conservation cleaning techniques.

We’ll work Mondays/Tuesdays from mid- September within the Mossman galleries.

Training will be given.

What's involved?

  • Object handling of collection items
  • Opening display cases and cleaning the glass
  • Conservation cleaning using brushes, vacuums and microfibre cloths on mixed surfaces
  • Applying wax to protect

Monday :- 21st September and 28th September

Tuesday :- 22nd September and 29th September

 

If you can commit to Monday/Tuesdays from mid-September (4x sessions in total) or at least one day per fortnight 10am to 3:30pm, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Please send us a short letter (half a page), explaining:

  • Why you are interested in this role
  • Relevant experience or training

Email :-  Emma.Duggan@culturetrust.com 

 

 

Why get involved?

Keeping our collections dust free is important to prevent deterioration and ensure the best experience for our visitors.

Get to be part of the Stockwood Discovery Team.

Make new friends.

How to get involved?

Step 1: Sign up or join Museum Makers

Step 2: Accept the challenge

Step 3: Await a response from the team

 

Ideal Skill

  • Conservation

Ideal Interests

  • Conservation
  • Creative and Arts
  • Curatorial/Working with Museum Collection

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