About MUSEPORT

MUSEPORT is a curated portal about art, restoration and collecting. We publish long reads, visual essays and practical guides for collectors, curators and curious readers — and we design personalised visits to major museums including the Louvre.

We combine editorial research, conservation insight and visitor-centred logistics to make museum visits richer and more accessible.

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Personalised Louvre consultations — itineraries, reading packs and practical booking help.
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Mission & approach

Our mission is to open a closer relationship between people and objects: to explain how works were made, why they matter, and how best to see them. We publish storytelling features and pragmatic guides that help visitors and collectors make confident, informed choices.

Editorial depth

Long-form essays, curator interviews and restoration case studies — written to be useful both in print and on the gallery floor.

Practical planning

Actionable itineraries, timed routes and accessibility-focused plans for visitors with differing needs.

Research & partnerships

We collaborate with conservators, museum professionals and independent scholars to ensure accuracy and freshness.

Our values

Clarity

Explain complex conservation or historical details in clear, usable language.

Respect

Treat artists, makers and their cultures with honesty and care.

Accessibility

Provide routes and resources that are useful to diverse visitors.

A short history

2019
Founding — MUSEPORT began as a small newsletter focusing on museum conservation stories and café conversations with curators.
2021
Website launch — We launched a public site with curated essays and the first series of restoration case studies.
2023
Consultation service — After many reader requests, we introduced personalised museum visit planning.
2025
Growing network — Partnerships with independent curators, researchers and small galleries broadened our editorial reach.

Team & contributors

A small core team plus a broad network of freelance researchers, photographers and conservators.

Elena Kotova
Editor-in-chief & conservator
Specializes in painting conservation and source research. Elena curates the reading packs and contributes essays on restoration technique.
Marc Lucien
Logistics & accessibility
Works with museums to design accessible routes and plans for visitors with mobility requirements.
A. Morozov
Features & editorial
Writes long reads on collecting and visual culture; coordinates photographic essays and interviews.

How we work

Every editorial piece and consultation follows a clear three-step method designed to be rigorous and practical:

  1. Research: primary sources, curator conversations and conservation notes.
  2. Structure: we build an accessible narrative and a practical visitor route.
  3. Deliver: visual essays, annotated itineraries and a short reading pack to accompany your visit.

Press & partnerships

We work with small museums, conservation labs and independent curators. Our content has been cited in small exhibition catalogues and specialist newsletters.

Partner: Conservation Lab

Technical advice on restoration projects and process documentation.

Partner: City Guides

Logistics partners for timed tickets and local transfers.

Featured

Selected essays republished in specialist bulletins and small-circulation journals.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide guided tours?
We provide curated itineraries and reading packs. If you want a licensed guide for an in-person tour, we can recommend trusted partners at an additional cost.
How long does a consultation take to deliver?
Standard delivery time is 2–4 business days after clarifying questions. Rush delivery is available for a supplement.
Can you plan for large groups?
Yes — indicate group size in the consultation form and we will prepare a suitable timed route and suggested crowd-management strategies.
How do you handle access & accessibility?
We include accessible routing options, advice about lifts, reduced walking routes and suggestions for quieter times where possible. Please specify needs in your request.

Work with us

Whether you are a visitor looking for a tailored Louvre itinerary, a collector seeking research, or a small museum needing an accessible route — we can help.

Request a consultation