The Queen's Gallery
From centuries, London city is the favorite place of the royal family and there are many palaces in London and near by area that has the historical preserved collection of royal articles and memories. Best of them in London are Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace. These all palace exhibits some of the finest royal collection of jewelery, diamonds and architectural masterpieces. The Queens Gallery at Buckingham Palace is one of them. Combined with most famous London attractions of Changing of Guards at Buckingham Palace this Queen's Gallery is the best way to understand the royal life and style. Constructed 40 years ago out of the bomb-damaged ruins of the former private chapel, the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace provides a year-round display space for works of art from the Royal Collection. In addition to the Treasures of the Royal Collection there are temporary exhibitions themed around pieces within the collection. The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.
Opening hours:
Open daily: 10:00-17:30 (last admission 16:30)
27 July - 1 October: 09:30-17:30 (last admission 16:30)
28 April: 10:15-17:30 (last admission 16:30)
Timing your visit
A typical visit lasts between 1 and 1½ hours.
The Queen's Gallery is closed
1 November 2010 - 14 April 2011
Admission prices
| The Queen's Gallery |
| Adult |
£8.75 |
| Over 60/Student(with valid ID) |
£7.75 |
| Under 17 |
£4.50 |
| Under 5 |
Free |
| Family(2 adults, 3 under 17s) |
£22.00 |
Ticket information
Pre-booking for The Queen’s Gallery is strongly advised. A small number of tickets is held back for sale on the day. These tickets are available from the ticket desks at the Gallery from 09:30 on a strictly 'first come, first served' basis and are for one of the timed admissions that day.
Visitors with disabilities
The Queen's Gallery is fully accessible for wheelchair-users. More detailed information about access is available by telephoning
How to get there
By train:
London Victoria. (National Rail Enquiries Service 08457 484950 (UK)).
By Underground:
Victoria, Green Park, and Hyde Park Corner.
By bus:
Numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road.
By road:
The Queen's Gallery is situated within the London Congestion Charge zone.
Audio tours and guidebooks
An audio tour for Victoria & Albert: Art & Love is included in the ticket price. An exhibition catalogue can be purchased in the shop.
Visitor Information:
Lavatory facilities are available, including toilets suitable for wheelchair-users. Baby care rooms are also provided.
Photography and filming are not permitted in The Queen's Gallery. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the building.
Food and drink are not available for purchase at The Queen's Gallery.
The shop sells a wide range of merchandise, much of which has been designed exclusively for the Royal Collection.
Family activities
A programme of family workshops and activities are available during school holidays and at weekends. Click on the link below to check for forthcoming events.
Contact details:
Ticket Sales and Information Office
The Official Residences of The Queen
London SW1A 1AA