Museo del Prado Hosts Lecture Series on New Art Conservation Techniques in 2026

The Museo Nacional del Prado will present a lecture series from April 15 to May 9, 2026, focusing on advanced conservation and technical study methods. Held at the museum's auditorium, the program features six sessions starting at 18:30 each day, with topics including new imaging techniques, frame conservation, laser technology, and panel painting preservation. Speakers from the Prado's staff include Laura Alba Carcelén, Gemma García Torres, Elena Arias, José de la Fuente, Sonia Tortajada, and María Moraleda, who will discuss specific artworks like 'Danza de niños con el dios Pan' and 'Venus y Cupido'. The series aims to showcase the museum's restoration workshops and technical cabinet, which have evolved since 1819 with modern technology and specialized expertise. Tickets are available at the box office from 18:00 on each event day, with in-person attendance limited to capacity; recordings will be published online afterward. Targeted at university students, researchers, professionals, and the general public, the lectures highlight the Prado's role as a leading center for training, study, and complex conservation treatments.