From 13 to 19 October 2025, the European Days of Conservation-Restoration (EDCR) return for their 8th edition, initiated and coordinated by E.C.C.O. – the European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers Organisations. This annual week shines a light on the work of conservator-restorers, opening the doors of workshops and institutions to the wider public and sharing the values, practices, and challenges of the profession across Europe.
Throughout the week, E.C.C.O. members, institutions, and heritage partners are organising events and activities in their countries to highlight the diversity and impact of conservation-restoration. Explore below to discover talks, exhibitions, open days, and initiatives taking place across Europe as part of EDCR 2025. This news will be updated regularly as new events and contributions are confirmed.
Events are organised by day and host.
Braga, Portugal | Organised by Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa
- 13 to 19 October | Daily guided visits and conferences. More information here.
Istanbul, Turkey | Organised by Konservatör-Restoratörler Derneği
- 14 October, 13:00 | Panel discussion “Behind the scenes at museums: Restoration and Conservation” at the Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture. More information here.
16 October | Two activities:
- Workshop “The first conservation practices in Türkiye with Istanbul Paper: Experimentation, application, and studio experiences” at 14:30. More information here.
- Presentation “Pigments and dyes: Example of their use in manuscripts” at 14:00. More information here.
Granada, Spain | Organised by Patrimonio Universidad de Granada
- 14, 15, 16 October | Cycle of guided visits at the Hospital Real (Crucero bajo, Salón de Rectores, Sala de la Capilla). More information and registration details here.
Sevilla, Spain | Organised by Facultad de Bellas Artes, Universidad de Sevilla
- 14, 15, 16, 17 October | Cycle of conferences, round tables, and guided visits. Check banner on social media with daily programme details.
Paris, France | Organised by Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
- 14, 15, 16, 17 October, 11:00-14:00 | Four public presentations will be given on the museum’s Collections Plateau, focusing on the challenges of conserving and restoring sensitive materials. More information here.
Torres Vedras, Portugal | Organised by TENTO – Associação de Conservação e Restauro de Torres Vedras
- 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 October | Open day to see restoration in action at CAS Runa – Palácio Maria Francisca Benedita. More information here.
Athens, Greece | Organised by Hellenic Parliament Library
- 15, 16 October | Conferences on principles, best practices, and more. More information and registration here.
České Budějovice, Czech Republic | Organised by Jihočeské muzeum
- 16 October, 14:00-17:00 | Open day at the museum’s conservation-restoration workshops. Fully booked. More information here.
Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia | Organised by Društvo restavratorjev Slovenije
- 16 October, 9:00-15:00 | Workshop: “Preserving wall paintings, stucco, and historic plasterwork before and during construction work” at Slovenska Bistrica Castle and Zgornja Polskava Manor. More information here.
Belfast, UK | Organised by Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)
- 17 October, 11:00-12:00 | Behind the scenes tour at PRONI. More information and registration details here.
Ljubljana, Slovenia | Organised by Department of Conservation and Restoration at the National and University Library (NUK), PAPLAB, Anatolija Women’s Cultural Association
- 17, 18, 25 October | Course “Create your own notebook: From paper to covers”. Traditional techniques such as handmade paper, marbling, and book block binding will be shared. More information and registration here.
Valašské Meziříčí , Czech Republic | Organised by Muzeum Regionu Valašško
- 18 October, starting from 9:00 | “A day with a restorer” at Zámek Kinských (Kinský Castle). More information here.
Zurich, Switzerland | Organised by Swiss Conservation-Restoration Campus
- 18 October, 11:00-16:30 | Workshop visit to Landesmuseum Zürich. More information and registration details here.
Berlin, Germany | Organised by Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
- 19 October | Public tours, behind the scenes and experts talks at Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung, Kunstbibliothek, Hamburger Bahnhof, Kupferstichkabinett, Gemäldegalerie. More information here.
Halle, Germany | Organised by Händel-Haus
- 19 October, 11:00-17:00 | Guided tours and concert. More information here.
Munich, Germany | Organised by Goering Institut e.V.
- 19 October, 9:00-13:00 | Learn about the profession by students and lecturers from the Institute. More information here.
Piraeus, Greece | Organised by Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
- 19 October, 12:00-14:00 | Guided tour of the Historical Library and exhibition “30 years, 30 books: Tiny, mighty, precious, rare”. More information and registration details here.