RESCHEDULED Between science & art: what exactly does a museum scientist do?

RESCHEDULED Between science & art: what exactly does a museum scientist do?

What type of science takes place behind closed doors in museums? Lucia Burgio, Lead Conservation Scientist (V&A), peaks behind the curtain!

By Institute of Physics London and South East Branch

Date and time

Location

Institute of Physics

37 Caledonian Road London N1 9BU United Kingdom

About this event

FREE Institute of Physics GENERAL PUBLIC talks across the UK London and Southeast (LSE) region in spring / summer 2025.

Speaker: Lucia Burgio, Victoria and Albert museum (V&A)

Abstract: What type of science takes place behind closed doors in museums? Join Lucia Burgio, Lead Conservation Scientist, as she not only showcases the world of those heritage researchers examining, analysing and preserving museum objects for future generations, but also looks at the range of scientific investigations used at the V&A to reveal the secrets of the collections.


Location: This in-person and will be held at 37 Caledonian Rd, London on TBC, 18:00. Tea/coffee served from 6 - 6.30pm. Lecture starts: 6.30pm for 1hr (with 15mins for questions)

Registration: Opens soon @ www.iop.org/events

Capacity: 150

Level: General public / interest. Suitable for students

Cost: FREE


For details of talks in the spring / summer 2025 lecture series please click HERE




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