Responsible for preservation, handling, storage, and restoration of objects in a museum. Requires advanced knowledge of chemistry.

• A. Curator
• B. Conservator
• C. Registrar
• D. Archivist

Answer: (B)

Preservation, handling, storage, and restoration of objects in a museum require someone who can diagnose how materials age and apply interventions that protect the object without altering its original character. That role is the conservator. They use chemistry to analyze materials, select appropriate cleaners, consolidants, adhesives, and varnishes, and ensure treatments are reversible and chemically compatible with the artifact. They also plan preventive care—controlling humidity, temperature, light, and pollutants—and assess environmental risks to preserve materials over time. For example, understanding how pigments interact with binders, or how metals corrode, guides safe restoration methods. In contrast, a curator focuses on the collection and interpretation, a registrar handles records and loans, and an archivist manages historical documents. So the task described aligns with the responsibilities of a conservator.