About
We are leading conservators within Australia delivering conservation treatments for institutions and private clients throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Grimwade Conservation Services boasts one of the best-equipped conservation laboratories in Australia and has access to the specialist analytical equipment and expertise of The University of Melbourne. We are committed to sustainability and environmental impact reduction.
In 2021, we were honored to win the Australasia Green Impact Cup for our commitment to sustainable practice. We have been certified as a Green Level Certified Lab since 2022.
Our services
We offer a broad range of professional conservation and restoration services, servicing clients across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. We specialise in paper, paintings, objects, textiles, archaeology, collections management and strategic planning.
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Conservation treatment
Conservation treatments for all types of materials.
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Collection care
Collection care and advice on a variety of topics, ranging from preventive conservation and disaster recovery to collection storage and relocation.
Emergency flood support
Resources to assist communities to salvage flood damaged items.
Recent work
The Loong Conservation Project is supported by the Victorian Government through the Living Heritage Grants Program. The Grimwade Conservation Services team and students worked in partnership with the Bendigo Chinese Association to complete conservation work. Video: Paul Burston.
Training resources
Workshops and training programs can be specifically tailored for your needs. We can cover general topics or address specific issues, materials or techniques. The programs can be run at our laboratories in North Melbourne, at Grimwade Conservation Services teaching laboratories at the University's Parkville campus or at your museum or facility.
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Conservation learning series
The Conservation Learning Series is a short, online learning program for anyone interested in enhancing their collection management skills.
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Professional learning
Book specialised workshops led by renowned experts and tailored to your organisations needs.
Technical analysis
Scientific analysis of cultural heritage materials, objects or works of art. Technical analysis is also available for attribution assessments of objects or works of art.
Our conservation staff
The conservation staff at Grimwade Conservation Services comprises a team of qualified and experienced conservators dedicated to the preservation and treatment of a wide range of cultural materials.