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Special exhibitions
We host exhibitions at some of the most iconic buildings and outdoor spaces in our care. From showcasing contemporary artwork and sharing our collections, to exploring our histories and celebrating connections with people, discover exhibitions near you.
Exhibitions in the Midlands
Moving Stories at Birmingham Back to Backs
The Birmingham Back to Backs tell the story of working-class people and housing in Birmingham until the late 1960s, when the houses were deemed unfit for people to live in. This exhibition explores the next chapter of the story, focusing on the lives of people who were rehomed to the tower blocks at Druids Heath in south Birmingham.
Exhibition ongoing
Pages from Nature at Croome, Worcestershire
Two hundred years ago, Croome's botanic gardener, William Dean, documented more than 6,000 plant varieties from the gardens in his book, Hortus Croomensis. Learn more about the book, the people who influenced the gardens at the time and how their legacy can still be seen at Croome today.
Open until 2 March 2025
Woven Worlds at Hardwick, Derbyshire
Elizabeth Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury, built Hardwick Hall and filled it with treasures as a display of her wealth and social position. You can still see her extensive textile collection at Hardwick today, including the Gideon Tapestries – the largest tapestry set to survive in Britain.
Exhibition ongoing
Exhibitions in the East
Ickworth – A Design Masterpiece at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
Ickworth is well known for its distinctive architecture and Italianate design. Follow in the footsteps of the people who once lived there to see how pioneering ideas transformed the house, garden and parkland that you can visit today.
Open until 31 October 2024
Exhibitions in London and the South East
John Burningham's Bedtime Stories at Mottisfont, Hampshire
This family-friendly exhibition and activity trail celebrates the award-winning children's author and illustrator, John Burningham. Find comfy reading areas and colourful life-size scenes, as well as Burningham's sketches and personal items which show the evolution of his stories.
Open until 29 September 2024
The Last Tree & the Art of Nature at Polesden Lacey, Surrey
The team at Polesen Lacey have collaborated with best-selling author and celebrated nature artist, Luke Adam Hawker, to create an exhibition which highlights the beauty of nature. Follow the story of a young girl who lives in a world without trees as you explore drawings, prints and illustrations from Hawker's book, The Last Tree.
Open until 25 October 2024
Changed Priorities Ahead at Scotney Castle, Kent
Discover the work of wildlife artist, Nessie Ramm, who celebrates native wild flowers by creating large-scale designs on metal road signs. The mini-exhibition includes paintings designed especially for Scotney Castle, featuring flowers such as toadflax, viper's bugloss and ox-eye daisies which are often found in the area.
Open until 20 October 2024
Exhibitions in the North
Embodied Cacophony at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland
Contemporary artist and composer Liz Gre explores the spirit of Lindisfarne Castle through this sound and sculptural installation. The sculpture is inspired by the voices of Holy Island and made from weathered raw materials, such as salt, glass, sand and wind.
Exhibition ongoing 2024–25
Exhibitions in the South West
The World of William Blathwayt at Dyrham Park, Bath
Featuring short videos and interactive displays of collection items, the exhibition sets the scene in the 1690s when leading civil servant William Blathwayt set about rebuilding Dyrham Park. It introduces the transforming local, national and global climate of the period and links historic events and contemporary figures that shaped Blathwayt's world and influenced the place he called home.
Exhibition ongoing
2024 exhibitions at Hidcote, Gloucestershire
This year, Hidcote will showcase a variety of exhibitions by a range of local and international artists, including an exhibition by botanical and embroidery artist Olga Prinku.
Open throughout 2024
Playing by the Rules: Childhood, Dress and Imagination at Killerton, Devon
Killerton House is home to the largest fashion collection in our care, with more than 20,000 items of historic clothing and accessories. In this new exhibition, see the evolution of children's clothing throughout the 19th and 20th centuries – from formal clothes and school uniforms, to fancy dress outfits and play clothes.
Open until 3 November 2024
Exhibitions in Wales
Exhibitions at Dinefwr, Wales
Explore the refreshed display in the Discovery Room, created by artist Julia Griffiths Jones and designer Heidi Baker, which unpacks the history and range of wildlife and biodiversity at Dinefwr. You can also see some rare oil paintings in the Landscape Room, which speak of the wealth, status and aspirations of the estate and the family who owned it.
Exhibitions ongoing
A Tiger in the Castle at Powis Castle, Wales
Discover this exhibition by award-winning Welsh artist Daniel Trivedy. Responding to the castle's and Clive Museum's connections to India, the exhibition features a series of photographic images, a video performance and a filmed interview with the artist. You'll also see a writer's poetic response by Lauren Craig which unpacks deeper meanings behind Daniel's performance.
Open until 3 November 2024
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