New exhibition for 2026: How Did We Get Here?
- Published:
- 28 January 2026
How Did We Get Here? is an exhibition running from 14 February to 27 September 2026. It is free to enter with admission to Kedleston Hall.
Kedleston houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures and furnishings. Among its varied collection are pieces collected by the then Viceroy of India, George Nathaniel Curzon during his travels.
This exhibition features a small selection of Tibetan artefacts from the collection and sheds light on previously untold stories. It sits alongside, Encounters, a new film by British-Tibetan artist, Nyima Murry, which brings to life the artefacts and shares histories that are both personal and global.
As part of the exhibition experience, the Conservation Studio next to the Museum will offer the rare opportunity to get a behind the scenes insight into the conservation work, techniques and collaborative decision-making that helped make the exhibition happen.
Look out for more exhibition events at Kedleston taking place over the coming months. Updates can be found on our upcoming events at Kedleston page as well as across social media.
Film maker - Nyima Murry
Nyima Murry is a designer and artist whose research-based practice spans filmmaking, installation, and architectural design. She often works with diverse communities to highlight overlooked voices and stories.
As a British-Tibetan artist, this was hugely significant to me, and it was an enormous privilege to be trusted with the voices and stories of all those involved. The honesty, vulnerability, and openness that everyone involved brought to the film was beyond my expectations, and I feel very privileged to have worked with these people to create something that centres the human story in the reimagining of these objects. Through telling the human story, I hope the audience can gain a new layer of understanding and appreciation of the objects. They aren’t simply historically important, but they are culturally important to the Tibetan community today. Tibetan heritage and culture are not fixed behind glass screens, but continue to be dynamic and alive, and I hope this film inspires audiences to celebrate these untold stories.
What to expect
The exhibition is spread across several rooms within Kedleston Hall. A room on the ground floor sets the scene, while a second room offers a peek behind the scenes, giving an insight into the exhibition’s creation.
The 30-minute film, Encounters, within the Saloon on the first floor of the Hall, provides an insight into the artefacts on display. The film captures the encounters between Tibetan people and three selected artefacts. It is split into four chapters, giving visitors the option to watch one section, explore the three pieces displayed in the adjoining room and return to watch further chapters as they wish.
More objects from countries as diverse as Japan and Turkey, Korea, and Nepal, can be found within The Museum at Kedleston on the ground floor. The largest group of objects originate from India and reflect the period when the 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was Viceroy of India.
The Hall is open daily from 14 February between 11am and 4pm, with last entry at 3.15pm. There's no need to book for the exhibition - just come along.
For information about accessibility and what to expect on your arrival at Kedleston Hall, please read our Access at Kedleston Hall web page.
Special thanks
How Did We Get Here? is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and is made possible through the generous support of members of the Tibetan community living in Britain.