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Hamilton Kerr Institute

Fitzwilliam Museum

Hamilton Kerr Institute, Fitzwilliam Museum

The Hamilton Kerr Institute is a department of the Fitzwilliam Museum. The Institute undertakes the conservation of easel paintings for public and publicly shown collections as well as the Museum. In this environment the Institute aims to educate painting conservators to the highest standard and to contribute to scientific, technical and art historical research. The institute hosts a number of archives, and carries a continual programme of inter-disciplinary research in addition to the conservation services and teaching on offer.

 

 




Latest news

Master of Conservation of Easel Paintings - Studio Tour

16 January 2026

The Hamilton Kerr Institute is preparing to welcome a new intake of MCEP students in October 2026. The application window will remain open until 27th January 2026, and applications should be made via the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Study pages: Applying for postgraduate courses at Cambridge | Postgraduate Study ...

Listen to the HKI's Christine Kimbriel in conversation with Dr Chris Smith on the topic of science and conservation - new podcast from The Naked Scientist

3 October 2025

https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/naked-scientists-podcast/painting-where-art-meets-science

Open day 2025

19 September 2025

The Hamilton Kerr Institute will be holding an Open Day for prospective MCEP students at its studio in Central Cambridge on 23rd October 2025. Please email our Administrator before Monday 20th October to book a place or request further details: hki@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk