Surfaces become rough and crusts appear on marble and bronze, while bird droppings cause discolouration. This means that the sculptures require more maintenance than you might expect. Our staff ensure that they are frequently cleaned and waxed, which helps protect them from outside influences.
Despite all of this, it is still necessary to restore works of art from time to time. For this, the museum relies on private restorers, the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage and the Department of Conservation and Restoration of the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts. For works on wood and paper, the museum has engaged restorers from the Collection Policy Service of the Antwerp City Museums for many years.
The buildings and the park itself also require regular maintenance, which is carried out by the city’s departments, including Parks and Landscapes and City Maintenance.
