A Rothschild Treasury: Tours
Thu 25 April, Fri 10 May, Thu 20 June, Wed 14 Aug, Fri 13 Sept & Fri 11 Oct
11.15am
HouseDuring this curator-led tour of A Rothschild Treasury, discover the stories of the precious objects on display and learn about the tradition of treasure rooms which inspired the Rothschild family.
A Rothschild Treasury houses more than 300 objects made from rare and precious materials. From a 1st-century cameo of Augustus Caesar’s grandson to jewellery gifted by Queen Victoria, via pieces bearing Nazi inventory numbers, gold boxes and more, this gallery celebrates generations of Rothschild collecting.
In this 45 minute tour with one of our curators, discover the stories behind some of these extraordinary items, many of which have never before been on public display.
Meet at front door of the Manor at 11.15am.
Booking information
Please meet at the main entrance to the Manor promptly at 11.15am. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes. You are welcome to explore the house at your leisure following the tour, or re-enter at your later house entry time.
Accessibility
A Rothschild Treasury is located on the top floor of the Manor via stairs.
If you require an alternative access route, please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk at least 48 hours in advance of your visit. A member of staff will go with you in a lift to the second floor. You will then need to be able to transfer yourself to a chairlift, and back again. You will need to arrive at 11am.
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