Stories from the Vaults

When artists use unorthodox materials, the Smithsonian's art conservators have to get creative. When artists use unorthodox materials, the Smithsonian's art conservators have to get creative.« less

At the Music Division of the National Museum of American History, conservation doesn't mean restoring priceless instruments, it means making music. At the Music Division of the National Museum of American History, conservation doesn't mean restoring priceless instruments, it means making music.« less

See Tom Cavanagh explain how the Hope Diamond came to the Smithsonian Institution. See Tom Cavanagh explain how the Hope Diamond came to the Smithsonian Institution.« less