Six citizens visited the Shanghai Museum Conservation Center on Longwu Road, Xuhui District, on Jan. 16, where they experienced the restoration of cultural relics.

A cultural relic “doctor” restores an ancient bronze object at the Shanghai Museum Conservation Center. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

The Shanghai Museum Conservation Center, formerly known as the Cultural Relics Workshop of the Shanghai Museum, specializes in the restoration and conservation of bronze ware, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, furniture, lacquer ware and other ancient artworks. There are now 17 cultural relic “doctors” working in the center, who devote themselves to bringing Chinese treasures a second life.

Citizens experience the restoration of a historical relic with the guidance of an art restorer. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

A young art restorer cleanses an ancient ceramic object. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Citizens take a close look at a restored ceramic bowl. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

An art restorer wears a special mask to begin her work. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

An art restorer restores an ancient ceramic object. [Photo/Chinanews.com]