Erik Farrell

Erik Farrell is a seasoned objects conservator with extensive experience in archaeological conservation. Currently serving as Senior Objects Conservator at The Mariners' Museum and Park since July 2018, Erik has specialized in materials recovered from the USS Monitor. Previously, Erik worked as a conservator at the Queen Anne's Revenge Conservation Laboratory, focusing on the recovery and preservation of artifacts from the shipwreck of the Queen Anne's Revenge, while also engaging in public education. Erik has contributed academically as a teaching instructor at East Carolina University and gained initial conservation experience as a graduate intern at Bevaringscenter Fyn. Prior roles also include production artist and assistant at Westmoore Pottery and consulting at the UNCG Archaeology Lab. Erik holds a Master's degree in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects from Durham University and a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.