Image Gallery: Lord Howe Island diorama project

The Lord Howe Island diorama is undergoing some TLC from June 2012 onwards. See stages of the conservation project from the eyes of the Materials Conservation Unit.

Lord Howe Island diorama birds-staff pick Lord Howe Island diorama birds-staff pick
Sooty tern-Lord Howe island diorama-staff pick Sooty tern-Lord Howe island diorama-staff pick
Masked booby-Lord Howe Island diorama-staff favourite Masked booby-Lord Howe Island diorama-staff favourite
Painting background of Lord Howe Island diorama Painting background of Lord Howe Island diorama
Lord Howe Island diorama Lord Howe Island diorama
XRF testing in the diorama XRF testing in the diorama
Lord Howe Island diorama backdrop Lord Howe Island diorama backdrop
Dusty diorama birds Dusty diorama birds
Lord Howe Island diorama bird nests in situ Lord Howe Island diorama bird nests in situ
Among the birds Among the birds
Diorama drama- the rocky cliff Diorama drama- the rocky cliff
Specimen removal from the diorama Specimen removal from the diorama
Egg collecting from Lord Howe Island diorama Egg collecting from Lord Howe Island diorama
Wooden support system under the diorama Wooden support system under the diorama
Collecting paint samples for analysis Collecting paint samples for analysis
Sample collection from diorama Sample collection from diorama
Vacuuming the diorama Vacuuming the diorama
Yes, the grassy bits as well! Diorama cleaning. Yes, the grassy bits as well! Diorama cleaning.
Handle with care- egg shells from the diorama Handle with care- egg shells from the diorama
Egg shell cleaning and repair Egg shell cleaning and repair