We are Ireland's largest association of trained and experienced conservators & restorers working in the conservation profession. Active in both the private and the museum sectors, our members have expertise in many disciplines, including oil paintings, paper, textiles, furniture, archaeology, ceramics, buildings  and display. Our principal aim is the preservation of the island's man-made heritage.

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Noticeboard - What's new with IPCRA

09 April 2013

UPDATE FOLLOWING THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING held at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin 2 on the 6th April 2013. Dear IPCRA members, Those present at the EGM considered and discussed the proposed resolutions, which had been circulated to all full members. Proxy voting forms had been received...

Conservation & Professional Standards - Caring for your collections & the Museums standards

The Association’s main objectives are to promote within Ireland the practice of conservation of historic and artistic material to internationally accepted standards; and to improve public awareness and understanding of the need for conservation.

Beyond the information found here on the website, our members provide professional advice and support to curators, architects or exhibition designers.

Members - Training, events & professional development

IPCRA members are involved in a vast range of disciplines in all areas of conservation, preservation, museums and heritage. As a network for spreading information about conservation in Ireland we are second to none.

You don't need to be a conservator to join; beyond our 150 full members, we also have associate, student and institutional members.