Day of Conservation-Restoration 2026 at the MAK

Guided Tours at the MAK
Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna
Language: German 

The Silk Mamluk Carpet: History, Conservation, and Restoration with textile conservator Edith Oberhumer
The MAK’s world-famous collection of Oriental knotted carpets also includes several Mamluk carpets. An outstanding piece in this group is the so-called silk Mamluk carpet, the only surviving example of its kind in the world. It is of imperial provenance and can be clearly identified in two paintings at the Kunsthistorisches Museum—another unique feature. Years of use at the former imperial court and the resulting damage led to countless repairs, which were carried out using very coarse materials. The poor state of preservation of the carpet—due in no small part to damaging previous restorations—required comprehensive conservation measures. Through years of meticulous work, the object was conserved, improper repairs were removed, and the original fabric was stabilized. The challenges of carpet conservation and the methods used are discussed directly in front of the hand-knotted carpet in the newly designed exhibition.
 
Thu, 15.10.2026, 4.30 pm
Tickets available here

Sun, 18.10.2026, 2 pm
Tickets available here


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Guided Tour at the Geymüllerschlössel
Pötzleinsdorfer Straße 102, 1180 Vienna
Language: German
 
Restoration of Clocks and Musical Mechanisms with Nils Unger, clock restorer
In 1965, the MAK Geymüllerschlössel became a branch of the MAK. At the same time the building was acquired, the MAK also came into possession of Franz Sobek’s significant collection—160 old Viennese clocks of exquisite quality dating from 1760 to the second half of the 19th century. Clock restorer Nils Unger cares for this important clock collection and offers insights into his work.

So, 18.10.2026, 16 Uhr
Tickets vorab hier erhältlich 
Restplätze vor Ort
 
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Präsentation at the MAK 

The Khevenhüller Chronicle—History, Research, and Restoration
Language: German