Conservation and Museums Advisory Service (CMAS)

Museum Support

Training

Materials Testing

Environment and Condition Assessments

Object Conservation

Archive and Paper Conservation

The Conservation and Museums Advisory Service (CMAS) aims to promote excellence in the care and use of collections by providing conservation advice and practical treatments to heritage organisations and the public.

Working with Southwest Museum Development, it also supports museums in Wiltshire to meet professional standards and become sustainable, resilient organisations in order to preserve the County’s heritage for the benefit of local communities and visitors.

We hold free monthly conservation surgeries where you can gain advice and guidance from our team of conservators. We’re open to museums, heritage organisations, archaeologists, individuals and anyone else. Find out more here.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

“I just want to give you a huge thank you from everyone here at the Russell-Cotes for yesterday’s session. Everyone I have spoken to enjoyed it immensely and found it useful. The newer members of staff found it not only informative but it also built their confidence – which I think is key.”

Duncan Walker, Curator

Corinium Museum

“Thank you so much to you and the team for all of the work and enthusiasm you have put into the sword and bowl conservation. We have been really pleased with the work and the friendly professionalism of you and the team.”

Emma Stuart, Museum Director

CMAS