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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 visitinformation will help teachers and organisers plan their visit.
School sessions
School session
Comparing portraits: an art workshop
- 3 Jun 2024 - 4 Oct 2024
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
- Art & Design, History
- Art History, Composition, Critical understanding of artists, Events beyond living memory, Famous people, Historical Interpretation, Learning from paintings, Learning from photographs, Photography, Portraits, Sketchbooks
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School session
Looking at Families: A PSHE workshop
- 3 Jun 2024 - 4 Oct 2024
- Key stage 1
- Art & Design, Citizenship, History
- Chronology, Famous people, Kings and Queens, Learning from photographs, Monarchy, My First Visit, Portraits
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Access and mobility
The King's Gallery isaccessible. Concessionary rates are availableif you have a disability andwe offer a free access companion ticket which can be booked online.
Seating isavailable.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
A number of Wardensare 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 visitingis available on our Practical Informationpage.
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 [emailprotected].
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About the Gallery
The history of the Gallery showcasing the Royal Collection. ©
News
The stories behind 100 years of iconic royal photographs revealed in new exhibition at The King’s Gallery
Friday, 17 May 2024
News
The King's Galleries in London and Edinburgh announce 2024 exhibitions and launch of £1 tickets
Thursday, 29 February 2024
News
The Queen’s Galleries in London and Edinburgh to become The King’s Galleries
Monday, 4 December 2023
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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.
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
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