The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Visit a space dedicated to the Royal Collection, one of the world's largest and most significant art collections put together by British Kings and Queens over hundreds of years. One of the last great European royal collections still intact, this expansive collection is made up of over a million items.
Highlights
- Explore the vast artwork of the Royal Collection
- See up to 450 works of art on display
- Collection includes paintings, rare furniture and decorative arts
What's included
- Entrance
- Multimedia Tour
- Transportation
Overview
The King's Gallery, formerly The Queen's Gallery, is located adjacent to Buckingham Palace, on the site of what was once a private chapel for Queen Victoria. The chapel was destroyed in an air raid in 1940, and at the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh it was developed as an art gallery for the Royal Collection in 1962. In 1997, a project began to expand and modernise the gallery, the most significant addition to Buckingham Palace in 150 years. The Queen's Gallery was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, and today it hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.
EXHIBITIONS
NEW: Drawing the Italian Renaissance (1 November 2024 – 9 March 2025)
The Renaissance period saw a dramatic transformation in the way that artists worked, with a new-found appreciation for creativity pushing artistic boundaries. Drawing became central to this development, evolving from an essential tool of workshop practice to an exciting art form in its own right.
This exhibition brings together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK. Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition will feature around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection, which holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Italian Renaissance drawings.
Opening Times
The King’s Gallery is open Thursday to Monday throughout the year, except during the installation of new exhibitions.
10:00 – 17:30 (last admission 16:15)
The Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except from 11 July to 31 August when it is open 7 days a week.
Gallery Closures
7 - 31 October 2024 - Gallery closed
The King's Gallery is part of a working royal palace so sometimes closures can happen at short notice.
Images: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024.
Know before you go
Please note that Evan Evans tickets are only valid for the date and time shown on the ticket. Please ensure you bring a printed copy of your ticket.
Cancellation policy
Non-Refundable
