The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by the Queen for the Nation. Once you’ve viewed the beautiful collection of paintings, furniture, jewellery and other treasures you will then complete your day with a delicious afternoon tea at The Rubens Hotel.
What's included:
- Entrance to The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace, housing a spectacular collection of national treasures
- A chance to see unique exhibitions such as ‘Art of Natural History in the Age of Discovery’, ‘Masters of Flemish Painting’ etc (exhibitions are not permanent and are subject to change)
- Delicious afternoon tea at The Rubens Hotel
- Allow approx 2 ½ -3 hours for your experience (of which approx 2 hours will usually be spent at The Queen’s Gallery, although there is no time limit)
- Experience gift pack including smart wallet, pesonalised voucher and message card
- PA cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation indemnity
What happens on the day:
You’ll enter the Queen’s Gallery through a striking portico leading to a soaring double-height entrance hall and staircase. On the upper level of the Gallery there are seven galleries or rooms, used in a variety of combinations, for special exhibitions of paintings, prints, drawings and watercolours, furniture, porcelain, miniatures, enamels, jewellery and other works of art.
Exhibitions might include ‘Treasures from the Royal Collection’ (including world-famous paintings by Rembrandt, Canaletto and Winterhalter; spectacular jewels, dazzling works by Fabergé, and ceremonial pieces of furniture, sculpture, arms and armour and porcelain); ‘Art of Natural History in the Age of Discovery’ (collections selected from the Royal Library in collaboration with Sir David Attenborough bringing together the work of four artists and a collector who shaped our knowledge of the world around us); ‘Masters of Flemish Painting’ (the first ever exhibition of the finest Flemish paintings in the Royal Exhibition, comprising 51 works created during the period 1500 – 1665 and including masterpieces by Hans Memling, Van Dyck and Teniers, plus landscapes by Jan Brueghel and Rubens, and featuring Pieter Brueghel’s ‘Massacre of the Innocents’.)
Following your visit to The Queen’s Gallery, you will take a short stroll to The Rubens Hotel, situated opposite the Royal Mews, where you will be able to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. This will include a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, a selection of homemade pastries and a choice of freshly brewed teas and coffees.
Please note that photography and filming are not permitted inside The Queen’s Gallery, and mobile phones must be switched off inside the building. Souvenirs (many designed exclusively for the Royal collection) can be purchased from a shop inside the Gallery.
Please note that exhibitions are temporary and subject to change.