The King's Gallery stands on the site of a private chapel for Queen Victoria, which was destroyed in an air raid in 1940. At the suggestion of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, it was redeveloped as a gallery for the Royal Collection and today is home to changing exhibitions.

Exhibitions:

Until 9th March 2025 - Drawing the Italian Renaissance brings together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK.

11th April - 23rd November 2025 - The Edwardians: Age of Elegance immerses visitors in the opulence and glamour of the Edwardian age, learning about the lives of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples from their family lives and personal collecting to their glittering social circles and spectacular royal events. 

Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition features around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection, which holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Italian Renaissance drawings.

The Renaissance period saw a dramatic transformation in the way that artists worked, with a new-found appreciation for creativity pushing artistic boundaries. Drawing was at the heart of this development – evolving from a simple tool of workshop practice to an exciting means to explore visual ideas, develop new compositions and study the world.

Book a visit to The King's Gallery today and aenjoy an educational day out as you explore this impressive collection of artwork!

Please Note:

• Confirmation sent by email within minutes of booking

• You will need to print your eTicket

Your ticket includes:

• General admission to The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace

Important Information

• Tickets can be purchased online up to 11.45pm 2 days before the intended visit.
• Under 5's do not require a ticket.
• Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
• Please print and present your voucher to gain entry.
• Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
• Tickets purchased through Picniq are non refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Map & Directions

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Directions

The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA. 

By underground: Victoria, Green Park, St. James's Parkand Hyde Park Corner. For further information visit the Transport for London website. 
By coach / bus: Bus numbers 11, 211, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road. Victoria Coach Station is a 10 minute walk from the Palace. For further information visit the Transport for London website.

Opening Times

Open Thursday to Monday:

First entry time - 11:00

Last entry time - 17:15

As the official residences of The King are working royal palaces, opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check Royal Collection Trust's website for closure dates.

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