Les artefacts inclus dans cette catégorie ont été fabriqués avec des matériaux d'origine animale ou végétale. Les protéines et la cellulose sont les composantes de base des objets fabriqués avec des matières organiques : cuir, bois, ossements, ivoire, ramures, laine, soie et coton, pour n'en nommer que quelques-uns.

Inorganic artifacts are those made from the earth's crust. These objects characteristically will not burn if ignited, are insensitive to light and humidity, are crystalline or glassy in structure, are brittle, and range from being porous to dense, and from soft to hard.

A look at Ferryland's onsite conservation lab and the steps followed in order to properly conserve artifacts.

Artifacts in this category are those made from animals or plants. Proteins and cellulose are the fundamental building blocks of organic objects, which include artifacts made from leather, wood, bone, ivory, antler, wool, silk, cotton, to mention a few.