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Conservation

Discover how we look after these beautiful buildings and the treasures they contain

We not only preserve the palaces and their collections for the future, but in the course of our work we add to their histories by discovering more about the palaces and the stories of those who lived and worked in them.

About conservation


What is conservation? 

Our experts pull apart the art (and science) of conserving a palace and its collections.


Our sworn enemies

Find out why we have a problem with light, dust and other agents of decay.


Conservation projects

How we preserve some of the palaces' most valuable and interesting treasures.


Discoveries

Our conservation specialists continue to uncover new and important secrets about these historic buildings.


Learn more...


Protect your treasures
Golden rules for storing, treating and conserving your possessions at home from the professionals.

See us in action
Come to our 'Ask the Conservator' public demonstrations and talks. 

Historic Royal Palaces: What we do
Find out more about the projects, teams and experts working to conserve the palaces and their contents.


Support us

Play a vital role in our work. Palace upkeep is expensive work and as an independent charity we receive no funding from the Government or the Crown. We depend on our visitors, members, donors, volunteers and sponsors to help us.

Find out how you can support us or become a volunteer


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