The Queen's Gallery: A Must-Visit in London to Admire the Royal Collection

During a trip to London, if you want to learn about the main residence and workplace of the British Queen, you can visit Buckingham Palace; if you want to explore British history and royal life, you can go to Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace. But if you wish to admire the precious and priceless private royal collection, The Queen's Gallery is the best destination.

Located on the west side of Buckingham Palace, on the site of a chapel destroyed during World War II, The Queen's Gallery is a small public art gallery that showcases the British royal collection. The exhibits here are rich and varied, ranging from an astonishing number and wide range of sculptures and paintings (such as artworks by Leonardo da Vinci and Carl Fabergé) to exquisite fine art paintings, portraits, color oil paintings, antique furniture, and a large number of glittering priceless treasures entrusted to the care of Her Majesty.

The gallery regularly hosts different exhibitions of royal private collections, with each exhibition featuring around 450 items. Over the more than 40 years since its opening, the works exhibited have included various royal collections, master paintings, rare furniture, and numerous photographs.

The various exquisite paintings immerse visitors in a wonderful world of art.

If you are traveling to London with children for a family trip, The Queen's Gallery also provides family activity packs for children aged 5 to 11, ensuring they have fun during the visit.

The gallery offers different workshops where children can design their own works.

The family room also has various interactive learning activities designed specifically for children.

As the most important expansion project of Buckingham Palace in 150 years, one of London's most popular attractions, and an excellent place for families to experience the artistic atmosphere, The Queen's Gallery is definitely worth adding to your London travel list.

Address of The Queen's Gallery: Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA

Opening hours: Thursday to Monday, 10:00 – 17:30 (No food or drink, and no flash photography allowed in the gallery)

Ticket price: £16. Free admission with The London Pass.