The Heritage Laboratory of the Swedish National Heritage Board is a central facility for the development and application of heritage science, including conservation science, archaeometry and art historical research.
As a national laboratory resource we foster implementation of best practice and collaboration on a national and international level. We use experimental and analytical techniques to examine, document and identify materials and to study their ageing and working properties. Our investigations may extend from minute fragments of objects or single materials to entire collections, buildings, sites and landscapes.
About the Department for Heritage Development
The Heritage Laboratory is a part of the Department Heritage Development at the Swedish National Heritage Board. The department is situated in Visby and works as a national coordinator in matters relating to the conservation and the science of cultural heritage. Responsibilities include the dissemination of information and providing of advice and support to professional networks. Involvement encompasses research and development concerning the care and management of historic landscapes and environments, buildings, ancient monuments, collections, objects and materials in order to advance preservation, accessibility and the sustainable management of cultural heritage.
We work with many partners from both the private and public sectors including museums, universities, libraries, government or council authorities and others responsible for the management of cultural heritage and Environments. The Department for Heritage Development has special responsibilities in the following areas:
- Built environments and listed architecture
- Climate change and sustainable management
- Collections management
- Public art
- Rune stones
- Historic landscapes
- European Committee for Standardization (CEN)