Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit conservation facility focused on the treatment and preservation of paper-based works and related materials, including drawings, prints, maps, photographs, rare books, scrapbooks, manuscripts, parchment, and papyrus. Along with conservation services, it offers digital imaging, on-site consultations, educational programs, internships, and emergency conservation support, serving as a resource for institutions and individuals seeking preservation guidance and hands-on training. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, CCAHA positions itself as a leading center in the conservation field with a mission to provide expertise and leadership in preserving the world’s cultural heritage. It operates within the museums, historical sites, and related cultural sectors, supporting collections care and preservation planning for paper-based holdings. In recent years, the organization has expanded its offerings with new training workshops, partnerships, and publicly accessible learning initiatives.