The Queen's Gallery

Nestled within Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Gallery London is a hidden gem that takes you on a journey through time and artistic splendour. This remarkable gallery features a rich history and insights into the world of British royalty and the arts. 

Originally, it was conceived as one of the three identical conservatories of Buckingham Palace designed by the renowned architect John Nash in the form of Ionic temples. After completion in 1831, this elegant conservatory stood proudly on the southwest corner of the Palace, overlooking the garden. However, history took an unexpected turn in 1843 when the conservatory was reborn as a private chapel for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The chapel served as a sanctuary for the royal couple and marked their appreciation for the fashionable 19th-century watercolour genre. In 1940, the chapel turned into ruins due to an air bombing.

The ruined chapel was then resurrected as The Queen’s Gallery in 1962, which was dedicated to housing the Royal Collection of art, history, and culture. It features a fresh entrance, improved access, flexible gallery spaces, and state-of-the-art environmental controls. Even the entrance is decorated with symbolic friezes and relief panels representing the Patron Saints of the United Kingdom.

Today, the gallery garners the interests of visitors with its dynamic array of exhibitions that showcase precious items from the Royal Collection and reveal the evolving fashion trends of 18th-century Britain.

• Pay a visit to the Queen’s Gallery London and discover the beautiful world of art and treasures from the remarkable Royal Collection.
• Explore the "Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians" exhibition that features 200 works, including rare clothing and accessories. 
• Admire courtly gowns and practical dresses from the 18th century, depicted by renowned artists like Gainsborough, Zoffany, and Hogarth.
• Delve into the past and know how clothing offers insights into life during the rapidly changing 18th-century Britain. 
• Wander around the temporary exhibitions that provide fascinating insights into British royalty through art, history, and culture.
• Admire the elegant walls of the gallery that are decorated with intricate detailing and historic design elements. 
• Learn about the establishment of the gallery by Queen Elizabeth II in 1962 to its ongoing role in presenting the Royal Collection to the public. 
• Observe the spectacular old master paintings, sculptures, drawings, decorative arts, rare furniture, and images from a vast photograph collection.
• Take advantage of multimedia guides that use audio and visual technology to provide deeper insights into the exhibitions.