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Discover the life of artist and magician Matthias Buchinger - born without hands or feet.

Discover our newly displayed 18th-century book of medical recipes, where science meets superstition – with Welbeck Assistant Curator Dr Lauren Batt.

Delve into the work of Sir Peter Lely, and discover why so many of his sitters look uncannily alike.

In honour of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, embark on a journey through paintings and objects and discover the queer stories of the Portland Collection.

Take a closer look at Queen Mary II to discover how her ruby ring charts a series of surprises in her short life.

Separate fact from fiction in the life of the 5th Duke of Portland with Welbeck Assistant Curator Dr Lauren Batt.

Art historian and portrait miniature expert Emma Rutherford takes a look at a rare miniature of Charles I on loan to our museum.

Join art historian Karen Hearn for a magnified look at some of her favourite miniature portraits by Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver, from The Portland Collection.

In this online talk, Derek Adlam explores the history of Welbeck Abbey’s great flower gardens through a rare series of glorious full-colour images.

Historic Costumer and Museum Coordinator Hannah Marples introduces two key 17th century portraits from the Portland Collection and takes a detailed look at the costumes in these paintings.

Learn about the different ways in which Christmas has been celebrated at Welbeck throughout the centuries with historian Dr Fiona Clapperton.

Jean Petitot (1607-1691) was a Swiss painter who introduced enamel miniature painting to England. Discover some of his works in the Portland Collection.