South Australian Museum Launches Conservation Program for Pacific Cultures Gallery
The South Australian Museum has launched a significant project aimed at preserving its Pacific Cultures collection to safeguard essential cultural artifacts for future generations. This initiative is a collaboration with the Pacific Islands Council of South Australia and leaders from Pasifika communities to ensure cultural considerations are honored during the management of ancestral items. Visitors have until Monday, August 3rd, to view the collection before the gallery temporarily closes. The conservation efforts will include meticulous documentation and packing of the artifacts, highlighting the museum’s dedication to respectful preservation methods in partnership with the community.
Key facts
- The South Australian Museum is starting a conservation program for its Pacific Cultures collection.
- Many items in the Pacific Cultures Gallery have been on display for decades and need specialist conservation.
- The work is delivered in partnership with the Pacific Islands Council of South Australia (PICSA) and Pasifika community leaders.
- Cultural knowledge, authority, and protocols guide the care and stewardship of ancestral objects.
- Visitors are encouraged to see the collection before the gallery closes.
- The gallery is scheduled to close to the public from Monday 3 August.
- Objects will be carefully packed and documented in collaboration with community members.
Entities
Institutions
- South Australian Museum
- Pacific Islands Council of South Australia (PICSA)
Locations
- South Australia
- Australia