Two of the stage sets, each measuring around 300 square meters, have been restored by painting conservators, carpenters, and paper conservators.
It's a completely unique collection, says Ewa Björdell, painting conservator.
The conservation of the 250-year-old stage sets has required 1,000 hours of work. Despite this, the stage sets will not be used.
They are far too fragile to be used in production, but the hope is that someday they can be exhibited so that the public can see them, says Ewa Björdell.
Until May 25, one of the stage sets can be seen on the stage of the castle for those who book a viewing – but then it will be stored again.
Even though one would like to show them off, the driving force behind the restoration work has been to preserve them for future generations.
The Drottningholm Palace Theatre was built in 1766 for Queen Lovisa Ulrika and is one of the world's best-preserved theatres from that time.
The heyday of Drottningholm Palace Theatre began in 1777, when Gustav III took over the castle.
After Gustav III's death, the activities were gradually discontinued and the building was used as a warehouse – to be restored to its original condition in 1922.
Source: The Royal Palaces.
