Rooms are displayed to give a lived-in atmosphere including a bedroom with furniture designed by William Burges (1827-1881). The adjoininggallery has outstanding collections of ceramics, glass and watercolours and prints, and Thomas Lester collection of Bedfordshire Maltese lace. Exhibitions of watercolours, prints and drawings are changed regularly. Please phonebefore your visit. The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is now closed for refurbishment and is due to re-open in 2009. Work on the adjoining Bedford Gallery and Hexagon building is due to be completed in 2008 providing additional space for exhibitions, events and corporate hospitality. General and Collection enquiries please call 01234 21122.