Collection Care and Conservation Workshop

Learn how to preserve and care for your personal collection during this immersive learning experience.

 

Are you looking to learn more about preserving and caring for items that you collect?

If so, the Collection Care and Conservation Workshop is a must attend experience. 

You may collect baseball cards, autographed baseballs, jerseys, photographs or programs. Through this special experience you can learn from the experts at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum how to care for these special items and ensure that they are preserved for future generations of your family.

This two-day Workshop will give you the knowledge you need to care for your own collection, using the same techniques developed by the professionals who care for the collection in Cooperstown.

Throughout the Workshop, sessions will range from a wide variety of baseball related artifacts, from paper items like documents and baseball cards, to the wood bats and leather gloves players wield on the diamond, and more!

Plus, in addition to learning about how to care for your collection, you will enjoy an Archives tour, an exclusive dinner in the Plaque Gallery and learn more about how the Museum is preserving baseball history everyday! 

Book your experience today as space is limited.

Booking information

The Collection Care and Conservation Workshop is $750 per person and includes a Museum Membership. You may book this experience by calling 607.547.0271 today.  

Still have questions? email us 

This special experience is only available September 20-21, 2024. 

 

You can also book your experience through these accommodations: 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Collection Care and Conservation Workshop includes a Supporter Membership ($125 value), which includes complimentary admission to the Museum for up to four people for one year. 

No, this experience includes complimentary admission via the Museum Membership.

Yes, for an additional $250 a guest can join you for the Archives Tour and dinner in the Plaque Gallery.

This cannot be purchased as a standalone item - the tour and dinner are only available with the experience or as a guest add-on.  

Yes, we strongly encourage you to take photos. 

This is a two-day event that starts on Friday afternoon and concludes on Saturday afternoon. 

Yes, here is the schedule from the 2023 Workshop to use as a reference. Please note that each Workshop is unique and the schedule of events is subject to change.

FRIDAY 

  • 1:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
  • 1:30 p.m.  Why Do We Collect
  • 1:50 p.m. Principles of Collection Care
  • 2:15 p.m. Break
  • 2:30 p.m. Care of Photographs and Digital Imaging
  • 3:00 p.m. General Care and Deterioration
  • 4:15 p.m. Break
  • 4:30 p.m. Tour // Giamatti Research Center
  • 5:30 p.m. Cocktails // Plaque Gallery 
  • 6:00 p.m. Dinner // Plaque Gallery 

SATURDAY

  • 9:30 a.m. Care of Paper Documents
  • 10:00 a.m. Conservation Studies on Photos and Paper Materials + Audio/Visual 
  • 11:00 a.m. Break
  • 11:15 a.m. Care of Baseballs
  • 11:45 a.m. Care of Textiles
  • 12:15 p.m. Break/Lunch (on your own) 
  • 1:30 p.m. Care of Gloves, Shoes, Bats, Metals, and Plastics
  • 2:30 p.m. Special Presentation
  • 3:00 p.m. Event Wrap Up

We will be happy to reschedule your experience for a date that works or issue a refund if you prefer, with at least 24 hours notice. 

Plan Your Visit

Be prepared to step back in time, savor the game’s greatest moments, and celebrate the legends who made it all happen.

You’ll find exhibits expertly curated and stories colorfully told by the game’s most dedicated and passionate historians. And you’ll leave more inspired than you ever imagined.

VIP Experience

This special two-day experience allows visitors behind-the-scenes access to the Museum. 

Among the highlights of this unique package are: after-hours access to the Museum, an Archives tour and artifact spotlight featuring items from the Hall of Fame's Collections.

Private Collections Showcase

No place better tells the story of baseball’s rich history and rekindles those feelings of yesteryear than the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

On this private guided tour, learn about the stories behind the artifacts and fascinating details about our National Pastime.

Plan Your Visit

Be prepared to step back in time, savor the game’s greatest moments, and celebrate the legends who made it all happen.

You’ll find exhibits expertly curated and stories colorfully told by the game’s most dedicated and passionate historians. And you’ll leave more inspired than you ever imagined.

VIP Experience

This special two-day experience allows visitors behind-the-scenes access to the Museum. 

Among the highlights of this unique package are: after-hours access to the Museum, an Archives tour and artifact spotlight featuring items from the Hall of Fame's Collections.

Private Collections Showcase

No place better tells the story of baseball’s rich history and rekindles those feelings of yesteryear than the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

On this private guided tour, learn about the stories behind the artifacts and fascinating details about our National Pastime.