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2017-18 Scott's 'Discovery' hut, interior, East wall artefacts2014-15 Scott's 'Discovery' hut artefact repopulation, Physical Laboratory2019-20 Emperor penguin skeletons at Scott's 'Discovery' Hut2013-14 Observation Hill behind Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point (001)

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Through our mission to conserve, share and encourage the spirit of exploration, Antarctic Heritage Trust cares for the remarkable expedition bases of the early Antarctic explorers and shares the legacy of exploration through outreach programmes and expeditions to engage and inspire a new generation of explorers.

 

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Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project (RSHRP)

A multi-year, multi-site international heritage conservation project to secure the five historic explorer bases of Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Carsten Borchgrevink and Sir Edmund Hillary, and conserve the thousands of artefacts associated with the sites.

 

Inspiring Explorers™ Programme

Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™ provide opportunities for young people to experience and challenge themselves in the polar regions. They connect young people with the legacy the Trust cares for and encourage them to embrace the spirit of exploration.

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Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ team crossing the Greenland Ice Cap (003)2005 One of the 'Aurora' anchors embedded at Cape Evans (003)2007 Boxes of pony snow-shoes in the stables, Cape EvansWardroom table and stove, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2018-19 Galley stove inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans2019-20 Cape Adare site from the air (003)North elevation, Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut (001)2010-11 Recovered fodder bales, Cape Royds2014-15 Scott's 'Discovery' hut, veranda and post detail2010-11 Scott's cubicle inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansBreaking the Ice Exhibition walk-through – Golden Bird's Eye tobacco tin2014-15 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior, artefacts above Darkroom (002)2010-11 Jamie Clarke during Antarctic field trainingInspiring Explorers, Punta ArenasTree Creeper 1899' found by AHT's conservators at Cape Adare2006 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut interior, Cape Evans (015)Snow build-up on Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut (001)2019-20 Cornflour and egg powder in Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut2013-14 Location image, artefacts, Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point2007 Hanging enamel mugs inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2019-20 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut inspection, interior (005)K170 team at Cape Evans (002)2002 Scott's 'Discovery' hut building survey, interior (141)Inspiring Explorers descending Mt Scott2013-14 Location image, artefacts, Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point2005 Cross on Wind Vane Hill, Cape Evans2010-11 Food provisions stacked on shelves inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2010-11 Murray's Laboratory inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, Mess (099)2020-21 'Terra Nova' hut Inspection, Interior (007)Box containing baking powder tins2003 K440 at Scott's 'Discovery' hut - "Homelight" lamp oil box, Main Space2013-14 Ice formations near Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans2019-20 Hut inspection - North and west elevations, Scott's Hut, Cape Evans2013-14 Al Fastier biking near McMurdo Station2019-20 A shelf with bottles still containing liquid and a steel syringe in Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut Fuel box, before treatment2004-05 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut conservation (030)Messdeck table, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2009-10 Improving weather tightness of Stables East wall, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hutInspiring Explorer Hollie Woodhouse during the crossing (002)2010-11 Tinned provisions on a shelf inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2019-20 Stacks of nails near Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut (005)Latrine area outside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2010-11 Tools stored inside Mawson's Laboratory, Cape Royds2014-15 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior, Galley area2005 Burroughs Wellcome & co bottle, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansSnow build-up, Stables of Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut2025 Fodder bales, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2010-11 Cooking artefacts on a table in the Galley inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (007)

Our Stories

Historic Medicine at Cape Evans

Jane Hamill, Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Lead Conservator, tells us about the return of Dr Wilson’s historic medical kit to Scott’s Terra Nova hut at Cape Evans.

Shackleton's Peas

Antarctic Heritage Trust Conservator Belinda Hager discusses the treatment of canned food tins from Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds.

Artefacts Returned to Cape Evans

The team repatriated several items to Scott’s Terra Nova hut at Cape Evans this season including an improvised sledge distance meter wheel once owned by George Murray Levick.

2022-23 Summer Season Complete

The Trust’s On-Ice Conservation team spent seven weeks in Antarctica undertaking a comprehensive monitoring and maintenance programme on the historic Ross Island explorer bases

Cape Adare - First Impressions

Antarctic Heritage Trust's team arrive at Cape Adare for the first time since the field camp on site was completed during the 2019-20 summer season.

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