Discover a unique perspective on heritage preservation at Euskal Museoa Bilbao. This permanent guided experience takes visitors behind the scenes into the visitable storage facility to explore anthropological objects not found in the main galleries. Learn about the vital technical work of collection management, including cataloging, conservation, and preparation.
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The visitable storage is a specialized guided experience that offers an intimate look at anthropological objects not featured in the main exhibition galleries. This unique space highlights the technical work behind collection management, including the cataloging, conservation, and preparation of heritage pieces.
The visitable storage facility serves as a meeting point between the preservation of the museum's collection and public dissemination. Unlike traditional galleries, this space allows visitors to engage with objects from a technical and close-up perspective, focusing on the specific material, origin, and formal characteristics of items selected from the collection. The content is updated periodically, ensuring that the experience remains dynamic and reflective of the ongoing research and heritage work being performed by the museum. Each visit is conducted in small groups under the guidance of museum staff. Participants receive insights into the essential behind-the-scenes tasks, such as documentation, restoration, preventive conservation, and the preparation of objects for loans. This initiative aims to demystify the museum's internal processes and provide a deeper appreciation for the care required to maintain such an extensive cultural collection.
The visitable storage facility requires a guided visit in small groups, accompanied by museum staff. Interested visitors are encouraged to contact the museum via their online contact form for queries and requests related to this specialized experience.
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