Revealing the Past: Analytical Methods in Heritage Science

23 April 2026 10:00-17:00, London, United Kingdom

Introduction

What can science do for art?

Find out at the symposium 鈥淩evealing the Past: Analytical Methods in Heritage Science鈥�.

Join us for a day of talks at the Victoria and Albert Museum on a wide array of analytical techniques, jointly hosted by the 欧美AV and the UKRI/AHRC. We will hear short talks from:

Authors of heritage science technical briefs in the 欧美AV鈥檚 Analytical Methods journal, curated by the Heritage Science Expert Working Group of the AMC, and
Grant recipients under tranche 1 of the new RICHeS scheme.

In person attendance is now closed but online attendance is available and is free. The event will not be recorded.

Generously supported by the Analytical Methods Trust and the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. The RICHeS programme is also acknowledged for its support of this event, helping to advance collaboration and innovation in conservation and heritage science.

Deadlines

Apr 16 2026
Standard registration deadline

Downloads

Symposium programme

Speakers

Sponsorship & supporting organisations

Generously supported by the Analytical Methods Trust, the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund and the RICHeS programme

Venue

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington

Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

Useful links

Organised by

Organised by the Heritage Science Expert Working Group of the Analytical Methods Committee

Contact information

欧美AV

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