The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) functions as a special operating agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage. The Institute was created in 1972 to promote the proper care and preservation of Canada’s cultural heritage and to advance the practice, science, and technology of conservation. CCI has worked closely with hundreds of museums, art galleries, academic institutions, and other heritage organizations to help them preserve their collections.
CCI has played an important role in assessing and developing the processes and materials used in conservation. Recognized as a world leader in the area of preventive conservation and risk assessment, the Institute has developed a comprehensive framework for preserving museum collections. CCI is also known for its research on artists’ materials, in particular those of twentieth-century Canadian artists, and on archaeological materials. With a staff of about 80, the Institute has treated more than 13,000 objects for the heritage community, has published hundreds of scientific papers, and has distributed in excess of one million publications. The Institute responds to at least 2,000 requests for assistance annually. Working together in well-equipped, fully secure, climate-controlled laboratories, conservators, chemists, engineers, biologists, and other professionals handle projects ranging from information inquiries to complex treatments and research.
From leading-edge research to innovative approaches, the CCI is recognized as a pioneer in the conservation of cultural heritage.
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Stephanie Vuicic
Canadian Conservation Institute
Tel.: 613-998-3721
Fax: 613-998-4721
E-mail : cci-icc.services@pch.gc.ca
Canadian Conservation Institute
1030 Innes Road
Ottawa, Ontario
K1B 4S7