The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Highlights
- See an array of priceless treasures held in trust for the Nation by His Majesty The King
- Masterpieces, exquisite furniture and decorative arts from the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.
- The gallery is inside the iconic Buckingham Palace
- Get access to seasonal exhibitions with this ticket
Inclusions
Please note:
- You must ensure that you have a printed copy of your ticket's for entry.
- The King's Gallery operates a timed-ticket system, with admission every 15 minutes throughout the day.
- You do not need to book a specific time. You will be admitted in the next available time slot.
- Over busy periods and bank holidays there may be a longer wait than usual to gain admission.
- A typical visit lasts between 1 and 1½ hours.
- Please arrive 15 mins before your schedule time.
Venue Information:
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Nearest Train Station: Victoria
Nearest Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner
Bus Routes: 11, 211, C1 or C10
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Image credits - Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023.
Description
An art gallery situated inside the grounds of Buckingham Palace, The King’s Gallery hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection, including artisanal artefacts, furniture, artworks and trinkets.
Located in a former chapel bombed in an air raid in 1940, The King’s Gallery was developed in 1962 at the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. In 1997 the gallery was extensively modernised and re-opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Come and marvel at the opulence of the Royals Collection.
Holbein at the Tudor Court (10 Nov 2023 - 14 April 2024)
One of the most talented artists of the 16th century, Hans Holbein was chosen to paint the portraits of Henry VIII, his family and other leading figures including Anne Boleyn and Sir Thomas Moore. Following his death, his portraits inspired the next generation of artists in their depictions of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. This exhibition showcases Holbein’s most important drawings, paintings, miniatures and book illustrations.
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography (17 May – 6 October 2024)
For centuries, portraiture has played a vital role in shaping the public’s perception of the Royal Family. This exhibition will chart the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day, bringing together more than 150 photographic prints, proofs and documents from the Royal Collection and the Royal Archives.
Discover works from the most celebrated royal photographers, from Cecil Beaton and Dorothy Wilding to Annie Leibovitz and Rankin. Explore some of the close relationships between royal sitters and photographers, seen most clearly through the lens of Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon), who married Princess Margaret in 1960.
The exhibition will shed light on behind-the-scenes processes, from photographers’ handwritten annotations to never-before-seen correspondence with members of the Royal Family and their staff, these materials will reveal the stories behind some of the most celebrated photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
Schedule
Opening times:
Thursday to Monday: 10:00am – 5:30pm (last admission 4:15pm)
Exhibitions
Holbein at the Tudor Court
10 November 2023 – 14 April 2024
Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
17 May – 6 October 2024
Gallery closed:
29 March 2024
15 April 2024 – 16 May 2024