Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners explores how to introduce young audiences to art conservation. Conservators and educators from around the world share their approach to creating engaging, hands-on programs for children aged three to eight and their caregivers.

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Cultural Heritage Conservation Outreach for Early Learners; Part I: Smithsonian Institution's Art & Me Program; Chapter 2: Developing an Intergenerational Arts Integration Program; Chapter 3: Facilitating Flexible Guided Programs for Early Learners; Chapter 4: Building Evaluative Capacity for Conservation Outreach Programs; Part II: Engagement with Early Learners in Different Environments; Chapter 5: Low Cost, High Fun: Creating a Playful Conservation Activity Day; Chapter 6: Little Conservators: Transforming a Pilot into a Recurring Program; Chapter 7: Persevering and Preserving after a Disaster: Introducing Youth to Glass Conservation; Chapter 8: Art to Go: Sparking Wonder with the Littlest Learners; Chapter 9: Art Matters Club: Integrating Conservation Outreach into After-School Curricula; Chapter 10: School Community Partnerships: Developing STEAM Resources about Cultural Heritage Preservation