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The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

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The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Fra Angelico, The bust of a cleric, c.1447-50
Raphael, The Three Graces, c. 1517-18
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Virgin and Child with the young Baptist, c. 1532
Leonardo da Vinci, A costume study of a masque, c.1517-18
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Fra Angelico, The bust of a cleric, c.1447-50
Raphael, The Three Graces, c. 1517-18
Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Virgin and Child with the young Baptist, c. 1532
Leonardo da Vinci, A costume study of a masque, c.1517-18
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
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Highlights

  • See an array of priceless treasures held in trust for the Nation by His Majesty The King
  • Masterpieces, exquisite furniture and decorative arts from the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.
  • The gallery is located adjacent to Buckingham Palace
  • Get access to seasonal exhibitions with this ticket

Inclusions

Please note:

  • You must ensure that you have a printed copy of your ticket's for entry.
  • The King's Gallery operates a timed-ticket system, with admission every 15 minutes throughout the day.
  • Please book a specific time for your ticket. If your selected entry time is at full capacity on your visit date, you will be admitted in the next available time slot. 
  • Over busy periods and bank holidays there may be a longer wait than usual to gain admission.
  • A typical visit lasts between 1 and 1½ hours.
  • Please arrive 15 mins before your schedule time.
  • Tickets purchased through Golden Tours cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass.

Venue Information:
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Nearest Train Station: Victoria
Nearest Underground: Victoria, Green Park or Hyde Park Corner
Bus Routes: 11, 211, C1 or C10

Golden Tours act as an official agent for these activities, as such you are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier. 
Image credits - © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 | Royal Collection Trust

Description

An art gallery situated inside the grounds of Buckingham Palace, The King’s Gallery hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection, including artisanal artefacts, furniture, artworks and trinkets. 

Located in a former chapel bombed in an air raid in 1940, The King’s Gallery was developed in 1962 at the suggestion of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh. In 1997 the gallery was extensively modernised and re-opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Come and marvel at the opulence of the Royal Collection.

Drawing the Italian Renaissance (1 November 2024 - 9 March 2025)
The Italian Renaissance period (1450-1600) pushed the artistic boundaries of artists with drawing at the heart of its development. In this exhibition, you will see the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period to ever be shown in the UK. 

There will be around 160 works by over 80 artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian, as well as lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection. 

Schedule

Opening times:
Thursday to Monday: 10:00am – 5:30pm (last admission 4:15pm)

Exhibitions

Drawing the Italian Renaissance
1 November 2024 - 9 March 2025

Gallery closures

  • 26 December 2024
  • 10 March to 10 April 2025