BBC Hidden Treasures objects on display at Ham House
We’re in the new series of the BBC’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust. Visit Ham House to see some of the objects which feature.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
We’re excited to be part of the brand-new series of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, which returns to BBC Two and iPlayer in May 2025.
In the series, viewers can go behind the scenes and discover more about our work including the conservation of objects from Ham House’s collection.
Visit us to see some of the objects featured in this third series – the Dolphin chairs and a 17th-century painting of Ham House by Hendrick Danckerts.
Please note, the lacquer screen shown in the series is still undergoing conservation treatment at The Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio at Knole. The Dolphin chair display will be closed for one day on Thursday 29 May while newly-conserved chairs are added to the display.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Please note, the Dolphin chair display is on the first floor of the house, which is accessed via stairs. The Danckerts painting is on the ground floor.
Upcoming events
Dolphin chairs display at Ham House
See a display of three newly-conserved Dolphin chairs, which feature in BBC Two's 'Hidden Treasures of the National Trust'. Discover how conservators at Blickling and Knole approached treating these rare pieces from the 1670s.
Senex globes display at Ham House
A rare surviving pair of 18th-century globes return to Ham House from conservation. From 14 June to 2 November, see a display of our celestial and terrestrial globes in the Back Parlour.
Dementia-friendly sensory walk at Ham House and Garden
Join us for a free hour-long guided sensory walk for people living with dementia and those who support or care for anyone living with dementia.
Summer of Play at Ham House and Garden
Enjoy playful family days out at Ham House and Garden from Wednesday 23 July to Sunday 31 August 2025 with Summer of Play. Free activities (normal admission applies).