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Constructed 40 years ago out of the bomb-damaged ruins of the former private chapel, the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace provides a year-round display space for works of art from the Royal Collection. In addition to the Treasures of the Royal Collection there are temporary exhibitions themed around pieces within the collection.
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| Opening times: | Open Mon - Sun 10:00-17:30 (last admission 16:30) Closed: 21 March, 29 September – 16 October, 25 and 26 December |
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Lonely Planet review of The Queen's Gallery
Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, furniture and jewellery are among the items displayed in the collection of art amassed by the royals over 500 years. The splendid gallery was originally designed by John Nash as a conservatory. It was converted into a chapel for Victoria in 1843, destroyed in a 1940 air raid and reopened as a gallery in 1962. A 20 million renovation for the Golden Jubilee in 2002 enlarged the entrance and added a Greek Doric portico, a multimedia centre and three times as much display space. Entrance to the gallery is through Buckingham Gate.
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Based on 4 reviews
Latest 4 reviews of The Queen's Gallery
For serious art appreciation
The Queen's Gallery is a serious collection, worthy of in depth study. The collection rotates a couple of times a year, but whatever the theme for a particular show, it is in depth. The people who prepare the audio guide give a lot of detail so that the work of various artists can be knowledgeably compared. This might be a little more information than some want, but if you are of a mind to really get into a subject, this is the place.
19 October 2007
waste of money
Nice collection but very, very small and does not justify the high entry fee. I was quite surprised at the cost considering that the Queen isn't on her way to the poorhouse just yet.
I wouldn't waste my time with this when there are much better collections elsewhere, especially the National Gallery.
The Royal Mews, right next door to the Queen's Gallery, is better value if you really must see something "royal."
5 April 2006
Excellent - Pompous Staff
Great display but beware the "pompous" staff. Not very nice or welcoming people at all!
3 July 2005
A small gem
...a delightful gallery, 1.5 hours for the average viewer, but the necessary security can be teasing if like me you carry everything from a nail file to a Swiss army knife - if you visit on a Queen's garden party day you can see all the fashions.
14 April 2004
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14 Mar 2008 to 28 Sep 2008
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17 Oct 2008 to 26 Apr 2009
This first ever exhibition of the finest Flemish paintings in the Royal Collection opened to great acclaim at The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh in 2007. Comprising 51 works created during the period 1500-1665 in the Southern (Spanish-ruled) Netherlands, it includes masterpieces by Hans Memling, Van Dyck and Teniers.
Prices and Booking for The Queen's Gallery
Prices:
| Adult: | £8.50 full price |
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| Child: | £4.25 child |
| Family: | £21.50 per ticket |
| Concession: | £7.50 per ticket |
Location Information The Queen's Gallery
| Address: | Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace Road, London London SW1A 1AA |
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7766 7301 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7799 2331 |
| Email: | bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk |
| Website: | www.royal.gov.uk |
| By road: | Tube/Rail: Victoria;Tube: St James's Park, Green Park, Victoria |
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