Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2–2:30 pm.
Gallery Talk
Conservators in Action
Friday, January 31, 2025
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Conservation Center
Included with General Admission
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.
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2025-01-31 10:00:00
2025-01-31 12:00:00
Conservators in Action 01/31/2025 10am
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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America/New_York
public
Drop in to watch conservators in action as they clean, stabilize, and treat artworks for display. Visitors are invited to learn how conservators care for the MFA’s collections by viewing work in progress. At select times listed below, conservators will also be available to talk to visitors, introduce projects, explain activities, and field questions.
Free with general admission. No advance registration or tickets required.
Meet in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art
Conservators are at work on the first floor of the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art, near the Bookstore and Shop.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Past Dates and Times
Past Dates and Times
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2–2:30 pm.
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2–2:30 pm.
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2–2:30 pm.
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2–2:30 pm.
Removal of yellowed varnish for a series of allegorical paintings by 17th-century Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier depicting the five senses as young boys, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.