Many of the objects in our collections bear traces of their own history. They have survived hiding places, emigration, and decades of storage. Our conservators ensure that the valuable paintings, documents, cultural artifacts, and textiles are preserved and can be shown in the museum.
The conservation of a bonnet (kupka) from the 18th century with lace and edging made from metal thread, sequins, glass gemstones, silk, satin, and a linen liner. With the controlled application of moisture, pleats can be restored to their original form; Jewish Museum Berlin, accession 2015/130/1, photo: Stephan Lohrengel.
The conservation of a bonnet (kupka) from the 18th century with lace and edging made from metal thread, sequins, glass gemstones, silk, satin, and a linen liner. With the controlled application of moisture, pleats can be restored to their original form; Jewish Museum Berlin, accession 2015/130/1, photo: Stephan Lohrengel.
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“Bernie’s hair should be silver!”
During the countdown to exhibition openings, also our restorers are in demand
Anecdote
Farewell Letter, Ink on Paper
About a touching historical document and why we could only exhibit it so shortly
Essay
2013
Conservation of Letters and Seals
Stephan Lohrengel reports about his work as paper conservator in the Jewish Museum Berlin.
Behind the Scenes
2015
The World in Miniature
On conserving and storing a stamp album
Behind the Scenes
2014
Our Collection Management
Responsibilities and Contact Persons
All About ...
Making the invisible visible
Samson II by Ernest Neuschul, 1923–1955, purchase in 2017
20 years, 21 objects
2021
When the Canvas No Longer Carries the Painting
A new method of conservation for the painting On the Way to the House of Prayer by Jakob Steinhardt
Online Feature
2020
Each Object a Universe
Portraits of our conservators and workshops
Photo Project
2020
