Inpainting of an 18th-century Peruvian painting, Nuestra Señora de Belén (Our Lady of Bethlehem), now in the final phase of treatment after two years of extensive conservation to consolidate vulnerable paint layers, repair long tears in the canvas, and secure its long-term structural stability, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training, and graduate intern Sophie Morris.
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 through the glass windows of the furniture and frame conservation lab. At select times listed below, conservators will also be available to talk to visitors, introduce projects, explain the work, and field questions.
Free with general admission. No advance registration or tickets required. Assistive listening devices available upon request.
Meet in the Conservation Center
Take the elevator outside the Bookstore and Shop in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art to the third floor.

Assistive listening system

Wheelchair accessible
Upcoming Dates and Times
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Inpainting of an 18th-century Peruvian painting, Nuestra Señora de Belén (Our Lady of Bethlehem), now in the final phase of treatment after two years of extensive conservation to consolidate vulnerable paint layers, repair long tears in the canvas, and secure its long-term structural stability, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training, and graduate intern Sophie Morris. Q and A session from 2:30–3 pm and 4–4:30 pm.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Inpainting of an 18th-century Peruvian painting, Nuestra Señora de Belén (Our Lady of Bethlehem), now in the final phase of treatment after two years of extensive conservation to consolidate vulnerable paint layers, repair long tears in the canvas, and secure its long-term structural stability, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training.
Inpainting of an 18th-century Peruvian painting, Nuestra Señora de Belén (Our Lady of Bethlehem), now in the final phase of treatment after two years of extensive conservation to consolidate vulnerable paint layers, repair long tears in the canvas, and secure its long-term structural stability, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2:30–3 pm and 4–4:30 pm.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Inpainting of an 18th-century Peruvian painting, Nuestra Señora de Belén (Our Lady of Bethlehem), now in the final phase of treatment after two years of extensive conservation to consolidate vulnerable paint layers, repair long tears in the canvas, and secure its long-term structural stability, by Alice Limb, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow for Advanced Training. Q and A session from 2:30–3 pm and 4–4:30 pm.
Past Dates and Times
Friday, July 25, 2025
Cleaning and stabilization for Jeppe Hein’s 2008 neon artwork, after 10 years of continuous display to address the fragile glass tubes, degrading noble gases, and obsolete electrical components, by Christine Mitchell, Hansjörg Wyss Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and conservation intern Patricia Navedo Garcia. Q and A session from 1–4 pm.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Cleaning and stabilization for Jeppe Hein’s 2008 neon artwork, after 10 years of continuous display to address the fragile glass tubes, degrading noble gases, and obsolete electrical components, by Christine Mitchell, Hansjörg Wyss Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and conservation intern Patricia Navedo Garcia. Q and A session from 1–4 pm.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Cleaning and stabilization for Jeppe Hein’s 2008 neon artwork, after 10 years of continuous display to address the fragile glass tubes, degrading noble gases, and obsolete electrical components, by Christine Mitchell, Hansjörg Wyss Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and conservation intern Patricia Navedo Garcia. Q and A session from 1–4 pm.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Cleaning and stabilization for Jeppe Hein’s 2008 neon artwork, after 10 years of continuous display to address the fragile glass tubes, degrading noble gases, and obsolete electrical components, by Christine Mitchell, Hansjörg Wyss Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and conservation intern Patricia Navedo Garcia. Q and A session from 1–4 pm.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Cleaning and stabilization for Jeppe Hein’s 2008 neon artwork, after 10 years of continuous display to address the fragile glass tubes, degrading noble gases, and obsolete electrical components, by Christine Mitchell, Hansjörg Wyss Associate Conservator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and conservation intern Patricia Navedo Garcia. Q and A session from 1–4 pm.