Tania Collas
Manager, Conservation
Tania is responsible for the care and conservation of objects throughout NHM, including temporary and permanent exhibitions, and works closely with Exhibitions and Registrar's Office staff to ensure the safe handling, mounting, and installation of exhibition objects and specimens.
She worked in cultural history institutions and archaeological field projects for a number of years after earning her master's degree and certificate of advanced study in art conservation from Buffalo State College. Tania has led NHM's Conservation department since 2001 and has more than 20 years' experience as a professional conservator.