Tour of the exhibition From Restorer to Conservator

Tour of the exhibition From Restorer to Conservator 01/07/2026 | 18:00

Kadriorg Art Museum

Adult: Kadriorg Art Museum

€15

Exhibition tour

The guided tour of the exhibition From Restorer to Conservator offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating work of conservators — a field that often remains hidden from public view, yet has for decades played an essential role in preserving and researching the collections of the Art Museum of Estonia.

Through works displayed in the permanent exhibition of the Kadriorg Art Museum and selected case studies, the tour introduces conservation techniques, research methods, and professional practices. Participants will gain insight into the nuanced and somewhat mysterious profession of the conservator, as well as the quiet beauty found in the daily care of works of art.

The exhibition and the accompanying book, which provides an overview of the history of the conservation department of Art Museum of Estonia through selected articles and case studies, are an homage to colleagues and teachers, whose pioneering work has safeguarded the consistent preservation of the collections of the Art Museum of Estonia. They also invite art connoisseurs to acquaint themselves with the nuances and beauty of the somewhat mysterious work of a conservator.

The permanent exhibition halls of the Kadriorg Art Museum offer a unique opportunity to experience the delicate and demanding art of conserving Old Masters’ paintings and to admire its impressive results. The exhibition is one of three celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Conservation Department of the Art Museum of Estonia.

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The exhibition in the Niguliste Museum focuses on the restoration of art from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. Carefully selected works have been exhibited or highlighted in the permanent exhibition, introducing the exciting field of conservation and the diverse work carried out over decades.

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The exhibition reveals the behind-the-scenes work of conservators through 20th century art, highlighting the unique characteristics of the materials, techniques and life cycles of artworks. Conservation extends the life of modern works of art which are often fragile, and helps to ensure that they can be enjoyed in the future.

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Aleksei Bogoljubov. Port of Tallinn. Detail. 1853. Art Museum of Estonia

The permanent exposition of the Kadriorg Art Museum presents the cream of the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, which consists mostly of paintings, sculptures and applied art from Western Europe and Russia from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

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