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The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

The Queen's Gallery has now become The King's Gallery.

See changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection, featuring old master paintings, rare furniture, decorative arts and images from the vast photograph collection.

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Current exhibition

Until 6 October 2024

Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

Explore the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day.

Discover the exhibition

Exhibition highlights

    What's on

    Shopping and eating

    The Gallery shop

    Our shop offers a wide range of exclusive gifts inspired by the royal palaces and the works of art in the Royal Collection.

    Opening times

    Refreshments

    Eating and drinking are not permitted inside The King's Gallery, except for bottled water. You will be asked to place drinks and food in closed bags before being admitted. Food and drink are not available for purchase at the Gallery, but there are many cafés and restaurants in the local area.

    future exhibition

    1 November 2024 - 9 March 2025

    Drawing the Italian Renaissance

    Discover drawings by artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian.

    Discover the exhibition

    Groups

    Group prices

    We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 people or more.

    Group bookings

    It is essential to pre-book your group visit. Buy your tickets online or over the telephone.

    Coach parking

    There is no coach parking near The Gallery. Once your booking is confirmed we will advise the nearest set down location.

    Guiding

    Visitors can enjoy a free multimedia tour. Guiding isn't allowed inside the Gallery.

    Schools

    Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. We offer a range of interactive workshops, tours, learning activities and resources for nursery, primary and secondary pupils. Our school visit information will help teachers and organisers plan their visit.

    Access and mobility

    The King's Gallery is accessible. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and we offer a free access companion ticket which can be booked online.

    Seating is available. 

    Registered assistance dogs are welcome.

    A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance.

    The Gallery comprises three large exhibition rooms and a number of smaller spaces. You may wish to download a photo journey (PDF) to help you plan your visit.

    There is no café or parking on-site, but both are available nearby.

    General information on visiting is available on our Practical Information page.

    For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or by emailing [email protected]

    About the Gallery

    Book tickets

    Booking for 15+ people?

    Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

    17 May 2024 - 06 Oct 2024
    This exhibition charts 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 the stories behind some of the most enduring photographs ever taken of the Royal Family, including works from the most celebrated royal photographers, from Cecil Beaton and Dorothy Wilding to Annie Leibovitz and Rankin.
    Adult
    £19.00
    Young Person (18-24)
    £12.00
    Child (5-17)
    £9.50
    Disabled
    £9.50
    Access companion
    Free
    Under 5
    Free
    People on Universal Credit & other named benefits
    £1.00
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    Drawing the Italian Renaissance

    01 Nov 2024 - 09 Mar 2025
    The Royal Collection holds one of the world’s greatest groups of Italian drawings. Through around 160 works on paper by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, this exhibition will reveal the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy during this revolutionary period.
    Adult
    £19.00
    Young Person (18-24)
    £12.00
    Child (5-17)
    £9.50
    Disabled
    £9.50
    Access companion
    Free
    Under 5
    Free
    People on Universal Credit & other named benefits
    £1.00
    Show all prices

    Nearby

    London
    Buckingham Palace

    Open daily

    Windsor
    Windsor Castle

    Open Thursday - Monday


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.