The Conservation Center

Welcome to the Conservation Center!

We are the oldest degree-granting art conservation program in North America, and the only one in the country to confer both a MS in the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and a MA in the History of Art and Archaeology.

Our program consists of three years of classroom education followed by a capstone project in their fourth year at a cultural heritage institution. Students typically specialize in one of six specialties within conservation: paper, photographs, books, paintings, objects, or time-based media art conservation. Advanced classes in conservation and science build upon the theoretical knowledge gained in the first year, and cultivate the practical skills needed for the Internship and beyond. At the same time, students are completing coursework towards the art history degree with the Institute’s renowned art history faculty.

Our students receive four years of funding, including full tuition and fees, comprehensive health care coverage, and living stipends to offset expenses while a full-time student.

If you are thinking about applying to our program, we would love to hear from you; just send an email to Kevin Martin, our Academic Advisor, at conservation.program@nyu.edu.