HKUL Conservation Laboratory Open House (26 & 29 April, 2026)
In celebration of International Preservation Week, HKU Libraries warmly invite you to join the Conservation Laboratory Open House on 26 April (Sunday) and 29 April (Wednesday) 2026.
Since its establishment in 2010, the Preservation Centre has been dedicated to safeguarding library and archive collections, ensuring their longevity and accessibility for present and future users. This year marks an important milestone with the opening of our new conservation laboratory in the Main Library—the first open‑view Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory in Hong Kong, offering a rare opportunity to observe conservation work in action.
As part of the celebration, the Open House provides a behind‑the‑scenes look into preservation and conservation, and introduces the first‑ever “Conservation Clinic”—a special Preservation Week highlight that connects the public directly with professional conservators.
What will you experience?
- 45-minute Guided Conservation Laboratory Tour, with live conservation technique demonstration
- “Conservation Clinic”: one-on-one consultation on paper-based collection
Bring a book, archive, photograph, or artwork from your family or community collection and receive one-on-one preservation advice from our conservators during a pre-booked time slot. Gain practical guidance on everyday care and long-term preservation. - “Unlocking the Secrets of Conservation in 10-minute”, presented by LCSD Conservation Office via 8 display panels onsite.
Check out our Instagram for workshop’s poster.
Stay tuned for our latest lectures, workshops, exhibitions, events and other activities.
For enquiries, please contact the HKUL Preservation Centre at Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
