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Take a peek at some of the palaces' treasures, some of which are on display and some of which are behind the scenes.

There are so many more historic objects behind the scenes that could ever be on show at one time. Feast your eyes on some archaeological finds from the Tower of London, an elegant example of 19th century tailoring and find out what makes our clocks tick.

A pewter tankard

The Tower of London collections include this late 19th century beer mug. Find out more in a video with Curator Sally Dixon-Smith.

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19th century court suit

19th century court suit This embroidered coat, worn at the court of Queen Victoria, survives in the vast collection of court dress at Kensington Palace. Watch a video about it here.

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Wall paintings by Antonio Verrio

The walls and ceiling of William III’s Banqueting House at Hampton Court Palace clearly show who was in charge. Curator Brett Dolman explains how.

Queen Victoria painting

Victoria was just 18 when she became Queen. This painting of her first meeting with government is on display at Kensington Palace.

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18th century musical clock

The musical clock which George III's mother bought in 1743 is on display at Kensington Palace. Conservator Jonny Scott shows how it works.

A letter from Kensington Palace

This letter to Joan Cook, a kitchen maid at Kensington Palace, describes the incendiary bombs which hit the palace during the Second World War.

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Doll's house at Kew Palace

A dolls house This doll's house is on display at Kew Palace. Watch a short film about the dolls' house, which was built in the 1780s for the daughters of George III.

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