Immerse yourself in history
Meet people from the centuries gone by, learn about the unique artworks in our care and understand more about historic traditions.
Explore one of the world’s largest art and heritage collections. With more than one million objects at over 200 historic places, there's many stories to discover.
Many items in our collections have been inspired by historic romance and passionate real-life relationships. Take a look at this selection of works of art and tokens of love from the places we look after.
Discover the history and development of portrait photography through a selection of images from the collections in our care.
Masterpieces by Velázquez, Rembrandt, Hieronymus Bosch and El Greco can be seen in the collections at the properties in our care across the UK.
Explore the artworks in our collections that capture the beauty of sunrise and sunset. See how artists have used seascapes and sunlight to bring to life peaceful scenes and industrial backdrops alike.
Sir Joshua Reynolds was the leading portrait painter of the 18th century, admired for being able to capture an individual’s distinctive personality. We look after the largest collection of his works in a historic house setting, including 76 oil paintings.
Discover how the use of paint in the historic interiors of four National Trust houses reveals evolving fashions, new pigments, and stories of wealth and status.
Discover some of the places in our care where you’ll find rare and significant Chinese wall coverings – a staple decoration of the British country house.
‘The Mask of Youth’ gave Queen Elizabeth I ageless beauty in art. Read more about the history and where you can see examples in the collections in our care.
See the breadth of our collection of works of art, furniture and more: we care for around a million objects at over 200 historic places, there’s a surprise discovery around every corner.
Discover some of the most recent acquisitions and the stories behind them, from paintings and objects kindly donated to the National Trust to those purchased with funds raised thanks to the generosity of visitors.
Explore just some of the paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics and furniture that we lend to museums and galleries around the world, so they can be enjoyed by millions of people.
We publish two illustrated research journals every year, containing expert insights into our places and collections, curatorial content, and the latest conservation news.
National Trust conservationists know a thing or two about protecting valuable items. Get some top tips to protect your precious objects.
A National Trust conservator explains how to identify insect pests like clothes moths, carpet beetles and silverfish and prevent the damage they can do in your home.
Meet people from the centuries gone by, learn about the unique artworks in our care and understand more about historic traditions.