The Queen's Gallery

Many people flock to Buckingham Palace for the summer opening and walk right past one of the other treasures of the crown - The Queen’s Gallery. Unlike Buckingham Palace, the Gallery is open year round. Reopened in 2002 for the Queen’s jubilee year, the newly remodeled Gallery is a beautiful venue in itself. The Queen’s Gallery was created to present different parts of the Royal Collection to the public with rotating exhibitions. These exhibitions are carefully organized to display the finest works of art complemented by furniture, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, silver and gold. The Royal Collection reflects the taste of kings and queens over the past 500 years. And an exquisite taste it was, only the best antiques, paintings and sculptures have found their way there.

This year the Queen’s Gallery will be display the great Dutch Masters, 51 of the most outstanding examples of Dutch 17th century art. These are the artist who made the most of light and created some of the most memorable paintings in civilization. Rembrandt, Cuyp and Vermeer are just a few of the greats on display. The paintings include genre scenes, portraits, still lifes, historical paintings, landscapes and marine scapes. Entry to the Gallery is by timed ticket and should be purchased in advance. Upon entry you will receive an audio cassette which will enhance your understanding of all that you see.

So don’t pass up a chance to see more of the collection than the Palace can hold, visit the Queen’s Gallery anytime. And during the summer opening of Buckingham Palace, plan to spend the day at the Palace and see the Gallery and Mews as well.