Art & collections

Emmeline 'Nina' Cust was a scholar, editor, translator and artist. Her fine marble sculptures are on display at Belton House in Lincolnshire. Learn more about what her works reveal about her marriage to Henry 'Harry' Cust.

John Chu, curator of the newly-opened exhibition House of Portraits at Powis Castle in Wales, explores how the Herbert family has used portraiture to command respect, make a glamorous impact and express what they cared about most.

This year's exciting exhibitions celebrate women and our cultural heritage, the 300th anniversary of Chippendale’s birth and much more. Look out for Killerton's Branded fashion exhibition exploring feminity and the right to vote.

Get connected to our places through our contemporary art exhibitions and events, in partnership with the Arts Council. Unearth filmscapes, installations and new perceptions of women, plus Andrew Logan's Art of Reflection at Buckland Abbey.

Our collections are constantly revitalised through new acquisitions. Recently, a collection of paintings, including a number of Old Masters, have been allocated to the National Trust for display at Penhryn Castle through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme.

Each year we lend many items from our collections to external exhibitions. You may be surprised to find out where our objects go on show.