About us
Founded on a shared passion for heritage conservation, we emerged as a group specialized in advanced optical non invasive diagnostic techniques for the scientific analysis of artworks.
For over 30 years, CNR-INO has been deeply immersed in the world of cultural heritage diagnostics. This dedication has given rise to the Heritage Science Group, where we explore and experiment with cutting-edge optical techniques and create advanced instruments for analyzing works of art.
RESEARCH
Key resources to know & preserve art
Explore our tools and prototypes and discover how our research innovate the sector of heritage science.
Tools & Prototypes
Learn more about our optical non-invasive techniques for advancing cultural heritage analysis
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25 years after their first collaboration agreement, CNR – National Institute of Optics and Opificio delle Pietre Dure di Firenze (Ministry of Culture) renew their partnership from 1998.
Their goal is to create an integrated laboratory of chemical-physical investigations with unique instrumentation for art conservation and restoration.
case studies
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Highlights from the Heritage Science Group at the Symposium of the CNR-INO
In December 2025, the Heritage Science Group of the National Institute of Optics (CNR-INO) took part in the Annual Symposium[…]
Reproducing Fire-Born Soot to Advance Cleaning Research: New Results from the MOXY Project
Understanding how to safely and effectively remove soot from cultural heritage objects is a pressing challenge—particularly in the aftermath[…]
Unveiling Giotto’s Secrets: Advanced Laser Technology Reveals Hidden Transformations in the Bardi Chapel Frescoes
A groundbreaking collaboration between heritage scientists and conservators is shedding new light on one of Italy’s most treasured artistic[…]
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