Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Welcome

Yale’s Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage is a research collaborative, dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of material culture. Our work connects Yale students, scholars, and collections, catalyzing wide-ranging partnerships that bridge art and science in a unique space for learning, creativity, and innovation.

News and Events

A man in a blue shirt shows an object to four people, one who is reaching out to touch it.
January 10, 2025
In November 2024, Yale’s Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) expanded its global engagement in Africa to support local cultural institutions to provide...
A group of people stand on a patterned rug and smile at the camera.
November 22, 2024
In November 2024, Yale’s Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) expanded its international programs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through on-going...
Two people looking closely and pointing at a colorful painting as it hangs on the wall with technical tools.
November 21, 2024
Dr. Anikó Bezur and Dr. Marcie Wiggins of the Technical Studies Lab at IPCH spent two weeks in South Africa, collaborating with conservators from the University of Pretoria...
Four panelists seated at a blue table engaged in discussion. One speaking into a microphone.
September 24, 2024
Revisit presentations and explore conversations hosted by the Lens Media Lab on August 12th in New Haven, Connecticut.  
Analyzing the photographic process from darkroom to data
August 28, 2024
At a recent symposium, Yale’s Lens Media Lab unveiled a visual platform for studying its unrivaled collection of photographic papers.  Mike Cummings, Yale News.