Throughout the year every intricate detail of Ham House needs to be inspected, cleaned and conserved. The conservation team have a huge amount of knowledge about the collection and the specialist skills needed to care for it.
One day it might be up high working on a scaffold to inspect the moulded ceilings, with its fine cornicing and gilding. The next day might be spent working on intricate objects analysing their condition, or polishing the marquetry floors walked on by centuries of past inhabitants and modern visitors alike.
From 6-10 January 2020 we will be required to part-close the house to allow essential conservation treatment in some of our busiest showrooms, so that they are protected and look their best for years to come.
This will include treating the historic floors, which see the greatest number of visitors each day, as well as intensive conservation treatment of the Great Hall and the Great Stairs. We look forward to sharing the refreshed house with you from Saturday 11 January. During this time admission prices will be reduced by 50%.