European Day of Restoration: Discover the art of conservation!

European Day of Restoration: Discover the art of conservation!

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, European Restoration Day will take place in the Lindenau Museum Altenburg. This special event, under the motto “We preserve what moves us,” will offer visitors exciting insights into the world of restoration and its importance for our cultural heritage from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The day is organized by restorer associations across Europe and is dedicated to communicating and raising awareness of craftsmanship and scientific precision in the preservation of cultural monuments.

The Lindenau Museum offers visitors numerous offers, including exciting information about the profession of restorers. The event provides information about training opportunities and daily practice in the museum's restoration department. Young interested people also have the opportunity to actively participate here. They are offered a practical hands-on opportunity where they can learn and try out craft techniques themselves, such as filling holes in wood or correcting paint imperfections.

Getting to know restoration professions

Particularly noteworthy is the presentation of the interns from the Altenburg practical year for art and monument restoration. This one-year internship is a prerequisite for later studying conservation and restoration. An introductory program for children and young people is also offered so that they can discover the fascination of “self-restoration”. Participation in the event is free and is aimed at anyone interested in learning more about the art of restoration.

The European Day of Restoration is part of a larger initiative launched by the European Confederation of Restoration Associations E.C.C.O. is coordinated. Countries such as Belgium, France, Italy, Spain and many other countries are taking part in Restoration Week, which will be celebrated on social media from October 13th to 19th, 2025. This initiative aims to raise awareness of the value of restoration and monument protection and to showcase the diversity of restoration techniques in Europe. Information about the events in Germany can be found on the website of the Association of Restorers.

In summary, the European Day of Restoration on October 19, 2025 at the Lindenau Museum Altenburg represents an excellent opportunity to find out about this important field and to appreciate the cultural diversity and craftsmanship that go into restoration. The day promises a varied program that appeals to both experts and laypeople and makes a valuable contribution to preserving our cultural heritage.

For more information, visit their websites abg-info.de and tag-der-restoration.de.