Step into the world of royal grandeur with a visit to The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, this gallery offers an intimate glimpse into the personal collections of British monarchs, telling the story of art, history, and legacy across centuries.
Getting started
Begin your visit with ease as you explore The King’s Gallery, formerly known as The Queen’s Gallery, located within the historic Buckingham Palace premises.
What to expect
The King’s Gallery
Discover a world-class display of masterpieces from the Royal Collection—one of the most important and expansive art collections globally, held in trust by the reigning monarch for the nation. The gallery hosts revolving exhibitions that focus on different periods, artists, and themes, offering a fresh and engaging experience every time.
Features:
Explore the Royal Collection: Immerse yourself in a curated selection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, amassed over centuries by the British monarchy.
Edwardian exhibits: Step into the lavish world of post-Victorian Britain in The Edwardians: Age of Elegance exhibit. Learn about family dynamics, personal treasures, social circles, and landmark royal events through more than 300 captivating objects from the Royal Collection.
Never-seen-before artifacts: See notable highlights including Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s striking painting God Speed, an exquisite Fabergé cigarette case, the Dagmar Necklace, and François Flameng’s portrait of Queen Alexandra
Multimedia commentary: Make the most of your experience with a complimentary multimedia guide, providing enriching insights into the artworks and the history of the gallery itself.
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Alcohol, drones, bicycles, folding bikes, roller-skates, or skateboards are not allowed on this experience.
Eating and drinking are not permitted inside The King's Gallery, except for bottled water.
Mobile phones must be switched off while inside the gallery.
Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
The gallery is temporarily closed from March 10 to April 10, 2025.
The gallery is only open from Thursday to Monday. From July 10 to August 31, the gallery is open every day.
All visitors will be subject to airport-style security checks.
Prams/strollers will need to be left in a designated area at very busy times. In such circumstances, baby carriers and hip seats are available at no cost, subject to availability.
Cancellation is allowed up to 36 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
