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Leonardo da Vinci
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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

See more than 200 of Leonardo da Vinci’s greatest drawings at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace - the largest exhibition of his work in over 65 years.

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'The head of Leda' by Leonardo da Vinci
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Leonardo da Vinci

To mark the 500th anniversary of his death, over 200 of Leonardo's drawings are on display at The Queen's Gallery, London.

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Queen Victoria's Erard Piano

Music occupied a central place in the lives of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

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What's on
Open from 20 July - 29 September 2019

Queen Victoria's Palace

A special exhibition at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will tell the story of how the young queen transfomed the Palace into a working royal residence.

14 June - 6 October 2019

A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

See the outfits worn by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at their wedding in May 2018, as this exhibition comes to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Lecture / talk
Royal wedding dresses through time
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 18 Jun 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30-20:30
  • £15.00 adult, £13.50 concession
  • Adults
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Windsor Castle: Modelling the Past
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 25 Jun 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30 - 20:00
  • £15.00, concessions £13.50
  • Adults
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Family in liveries
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Victoria and Albert 200: Hooves and horses family Saturdays
  • The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 29 Jun 2019
  • On the last Sat of Mar, Apr, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Free with standard admission
  • Children / Families
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Escape Room: Leonardo Artmergency!
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Escape Room: Leonardo Artmergency!
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 21 Jun 2019
  • Every Fri, Sat
  • 18:15, 18:45, 19:15 and 19:45
  • £150.00 per team
  • Adults
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2019 exhibitions at The Queen’s Galleries ©

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A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 14 June 2019

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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing opens at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Friday, 24 May 2019

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Newly identified portrait of Leonardo da Vinci to go on display for the first time

Thursday, 2 May 2019

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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing event programme announced

Thursday, 25 April 2019

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Events at Windsor Castle will mark the bicentenary of the births of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Thursday, 25 April 2019

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Treasured watercolours commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to go on display around the UK

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

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Frogmore House and Garden to open for annual charity days

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

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A special exhibition at Buckingham Palace this summer will explore Queen Victoria's life at the Palace

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

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What's new at Windsor Castle this spring

Thursday, 21 March 2019

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Twelve Leonardo da Vinci exhibitions open today across the UK

Friday, 1 February 2019

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Hidden details in drawings by Leonardo da Vinci revealed for the first time

Monday, 28 January 2019

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Brooch gifted by Mary, Queen of Scots to her close aide and personal hairdresser goes on display

Monday, 7 January 2019

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