Conserving the Damascus Room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Damascus Room (1707) served as the reception area within a Syrian home of the Ottoman period. Extensive conservation and historical research were carried out by the Metropolitan Museum in preparation for the opening of the new galleries.

Open November 1, 2011

Producer
Christopher Noey

Editor
Jessica Glass

Camera
Jessica Glass
Stephanie Wuertz

Sound
Robin Schwalb
David Raymond

Production Assistant
Sarah Cowan