The Queen's Gallery

Highlights

• See artefacts owned and used by members of the Royal Family and previous monarchs
• Statues, paintings, furniture, crockery and trinkets made by artisans throughout history
• Over 450 royal objects
• 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 Queen'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 Queen'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

A public art gallery situated inside the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Gallery is home to the Royal Collection of artisanal artefacts, furniture, artworks and trinkets all previously owned by members of the Royal Family.

Located in a former chapel bombed in an air raid in 1940, the Queen’s Gallery was first opened 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. Today, it has up to 450 priceless pieces on display and hosts changing exhibitions. Come and marvel at the opulence of the Royals, and witness the incredible skills of the craftspeople working for them.

Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians (21 April – 8 Oct 2023)
From the practical dress of the laundry maids to the dazzling gowns worn at court, discover the fashion of the 18th century Georgians with a Royal Collection of paintings, prints and drawings. Alongside the works from artists including Gainsborough, Zoffany and Hogarth, see textiles, jewellery, swords and more!

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.