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Preventative Conservation Advice and Support 2025-2026

1. Booking form

Do you need some quick advice about the conservation and care of a museum object or collection?  Museum Development South East (MDSE) is offering free advice sessions with preventative conservation specialists Spencer & Fry for all museums in the South East of England. They can:
 

  • provide advice about urgent problems (e.g., insect infestation)
  • suggest appropriate solutions and remedial care options
  • answer questions about environmental monitoring
  • offer guidance on basic ‘good practice’ procedures
  • advise museums on how to conduct an audit of their display areas and stores
  • signpost you to appropriate funding and information sources


The support can be via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or a phone call at a time convenient to yourself.  To request support, please provide a brief summary of your issue or concern via this online survey. Once we have received your completed survey, a member of the MDSE team will review it and either MDSE or Spencer & Fry will contact you directly.

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Question 1.

Name of museum:

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Question 2.

County

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Question 3.

Please name your county Museum Development Officer - if you are unsure you can find the list on our website https://mdse.org.uk/about-us/museum-development-team/

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Question 4.

Lead contact name:

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Question 5.

Lead contact role title:

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Question 6.

Phone:

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Question 7.

Email:

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Question 8.

Second contact attending (if applicable):

Question 9.

Second contact role title:

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Question 10.

What is your Accreditation status?

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Question 11.

Please provide a brief description outlining your area of concern.

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Question 12.

How would you prefer to attend a virtual advice surgery? (you can select more than one option)

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