The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Supplied by: Royal Collection Trust
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.
Additional Information
• Attraction Address: The Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA
• Suggested visit time is 1-1.5 hours
• Please note, you will require a printed copy of your E-ticket
• A multimedia guide (in English) is included
• On arrival, visitors and their belongings may be subject to security checks. Some items, such as large bags or backpacks, will have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of the visit
• Pushchairs can be taken into the Gallery except at very busy times, when they will need to be left in the Undercroft
• Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Gallery
• Non-refundable and non-changeable once booked
• The Queen's Gallery is part of a working royal palace so sometimes closures can happen at short notice.
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
Overview
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.
NEW EXHIBITION: Style & Society: Dressing The Georgians (21 April - 8 October 2023)
This exciting exhibition from the Royal Collection explores what the Georgians wore, from the practical dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns worn at court.
Discover what fashion can tell us about life in the 18th century, a revolutionary period when trade, travel and technological innovations fuelled fashion trends across all levels of society. Delve into the Georgians’ style story and get up close to magnificent paintings, prints and drawings by artists including Gainsborough, Zoffany and Hogarth, as well as luxurious textiles, sparkling jewellery, and a range of accessories from snuff boxes to swords.
The exhibition reveals how the Georgians ushered in many of the cultural trends we know today, including the first stylists and influencers, the birth of a specialised fashion press and the development of shopping as a leisure activity.
Opening Times
The Queen’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)
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Closures
25-26 December 2023
The Queen'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 2023.
Court dress image © Fashion Museum Bath
Know before you go
Please note that Evan Evans e-tickets are only valid for the date and time shown on the ticket. Please ensure you bring a printed copy of your e-ticket.
Cancellation policy
Non-Refundable
