for Hassoan to be given to the Imperial Nara Museum in 1890. Hassoan was moved onto the museum grounds in 1892. Conservation Center The Conservation Center, opened in 2002, was established to rescue, examine, document, conserve, and restore National Treasures and other key cultural properties. Restorers specializing in the conservation of sculptures, paintings, and ancient texts work out of the institution. Specialists also advise the owners and custodians of cultural assets. See also List of National Treasures of Japan (ancient documents) List of National Treasures of Japan (archaeological materials) List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts-others) List of National Treasures of Japan (paintings) List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures) List of National Treasures of Japan (writings) Agency for Cultural Affairs National Institutes for Cultural Heritage Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto Kyushu National Museum, Dazaifu References External links Nara National Museum – English, official website Art museums and galleries in Japan National museums of Japan Museums of Japanese art Museums in Nara, Nara Buildings of the Meiji period Art museums established in 1889 1889 establishments in Japan Buddhist museums Religious organizations established in 1889