What the King's Gallery is
The King's Gallery is a gallery for changing exhibitions at Buckingham Palace. It is a visit of its own. A Gallery ticket is not a ticket for the State Rooms, and the Royal Mews sells its own tickets as well.
The current exhibition is Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style. It opened on 10 April 2026 and has been extended to 18 April 2027. It shows more than 300 objects from her personal fashion archive.
This site is an independent guide. The Royal Collection Trust runs the Gallery and sells the tickets.
Prices for 2026 and 2027
Per person. The Gallery sets separate prices for each year, and the 2027 prices are already announced.
| Category | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £22 | £24 |
| Young adult, 18–24 | £14 | £15.50 |
| Child, 5–17 | £11 | £12 |
| Disabled visitor | £11 | £12 |
| Access companion | £0 | £0 |
| Under 5 | £0 | £0 |
The price depends on the year of your visit, so a ticket for a day in early 2027 follows the 2027 column. There is no separate senior or student price in this table. Ask at the point of booking before you assume a discount.
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Opening hours
The Gallery is open daily during this exhibition.
| Period | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard during the exhibition | Daily | 10:00–17:30 | 16:15 |
| 9 July to 27 September 2026 | Daily | 09:30–17:30 | 16:15 |
| 25 and 26 December 2026 | – | Closed | – |
While this exhibition runs, the Gallery opens every day and not only Thursday to Monday. Special closing days can still occur, so check the date you want. Check Christmas Eve before you plan around it.
Booking and planning
Book ahead, because walk-up seats are not held back.
Book early
The exhibition page keeps no tickets back for walk-up visitors and keeps no waiting list for sold-out days. Demand is high, so book in good time.
Fitting it into your day
Treat the Gallery as one stop in a day around the palace, The Mall and St James's Park. The Royal Mews is a different visit with its own ticket.
On site
The Gallery is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. There is no cafe and no car park at the building. You may not eat or drink inside, except for bottled water.
After April 2027
The current show ends on 18 April 2027. Check what the Gallery shows next before you plan a trip around a later date.
Combine it with the rest of the palace
Three separate visits, one area.
A few things to know before you plan
The basics in one place.
A separate ticket
A State Rooms ticket or a Royal Mews ticket does not admit you to the Gallery. Each visit is sold on its own.
The year of your visit
The price follows the year in which you visit. A ticket for 2026 costs £22 for an adult, and for 2027 the adult price is £24.
Allow for the closing time
The Gallery closes at 17:30 and the last entry is at 16:15. Arrive well before the last entry if you want time with the more than 300 objects.
Families and young visitors
Children aged 5 to 17 pay £11 in 2026 and £12 in 2027. Children under 5 enter free of charge, and so does an access companion.
Food and drink
You may not eat or drink inside, except bottled water. There is no cafe at the building, so plan a meal before or after your visit.
King's Gallery: frequently asked questions
What is on at the King's Gallery?
The exhibition is Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, with more than 300 objects from her personal fashion archive. It runs from 10 April 2026 to 18 April 2027.
How much is a ticket?
An adult ticket costs £22 in 2026 and £24 in 2027. Young adults aged 18 to 24 pay £14 and £15.50, and children aged 5 to 17 pay £11 and £12.
Do I have to book in advance?
You should. Tickets are not held back for walk-up visitors and there is no waiting list for sold-out days.
Is the King's Gallery included in a State Rooms ticket?
No. It is a separate visit with its own ticket.
Is there a cafe?
No. There is also no car park at the building, and food and drink are not allowed inside apart from bottled water.