Curator's Blog

The Museum Room is a transitional space, being the literal turning point between the Baroque house and Palladian west wing, which has this winter had its own transformation....

When the doors of Castle Howard close for the winter, it might seem as though all has gone to sleep, a period of calm after the festivities of Christmas. However, this could n...

To celebrate the tricentenary of his birth, our Curators have been looking at the architect John Carr of York, and his work here at Castle Howard, our stately Stable Block!...

Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the travels enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week ...

Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the travels enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week ...

Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the travels enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week ...

Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the holidays enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week...

2023 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of England’s most famous portrait painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds. At Castle Howard Reynolds holds a very special place having painted ...

Students Emily Main (University of Leeds, UK) and Talia Perry (Bard Graduate Center, New York, USA), deep dive into a beautiful suite of furniture in the Castle Howard Bedroom...

University of York Student, Holly Hammond discusses her experience with supporting the Curatorial Team at Castle Howard in creating this royal exhibtion. ...