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The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace in London, England, is a public art gallery displaying works from the Royal Collection. The Royal Collection is the largest private art collection in the world and is overseen by the Royal Collection Trust.
History
The Queen’s Gallery was established in 1962. It’s located on the site of a chapel bombed during World War II. It exhibits works owned by the British royal family on a rotating basis. About 450 pieces are on display at any one time.
Visiting
The Queen’s Gallery is open daily except when galleries are being prepared for new exhibitions. Tickets are on a timed entry. A few combination tickets including the State Rooms and Royal Mews are also available, depending on the time of year. See my main Buckingham Palace page for more info on pricing and ticket packages.
Allow about 1 ½ hours to visit. An excellent multimedia guide is available at no extra charge. Photography is allowed without flash.
Exhibitions
During my first visit to the gallery, I was able to see Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing. This exhibit displayed over 200 of Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings to mark the 500th anniversary of his death. Maps, anatomical drawings, and studies for some of his most important works of art highlight the collection.
