The Discovery of Birds - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

About

Drawing on Ushaw Library’s rich and varied natural history holdings, The Discovery of Birds illuminates the development of bird art and ornithology from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century.

The exhibition takes in the Enlightenment, exploration and discovery and includes the work of many of the leading naturalists and bird artists of the period.

The Discovery of Birds is on display from Saturday 12 April – Sunday 22 June 2025.

Entry is included with an Ushaw Membership or Day Pass.

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