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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

Leonardo Star of Bethlehem Drawing
Until 13 October 2019

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.

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
Detail showing a bride and groom being married in front of a crowd of dignitaries
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Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs
  • The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 25 Aug 2019
  • Daily
  • Adult £7.50, Over 60 £6.80, Student £6.40, Under 17 / Disabled £3.80, Under 5 Free, Family (2 adults and 3 under 17s) £18.80, If you are a disabled visitor we offer a free access companion ticket. To book please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7324 or e-mail [email protected]
  • Adults, Groups (15+ people)
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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing - Curator's Talk and Private View
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 25 Sep 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30
  • £20 per person, If you are a disabled visitor we offer a free access companion ticket. To book please telephone +44 (0)303 123 7324 or e-mail [email protected]
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The Round Tower at Windsor Castle
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Conquer the Tower Tour
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 25 Aug 2019
  • Daily
  • Tours run at regular intervals 10:15 - 15:40 each day. Please arrive at the Castle 45 minutes before your tour time. If you book a 10:15 tour, please arrive at 09:30 and inform the Warden on the Admission Gate.
  • Combined ticket to Windsor Castle and Conquer the Tower Tour:, Adult £31.50, Over 60/Student £28.30, Under 17 £18.90, Family £81.90 (2 adults and 3 under 17s), If you already have a ticket to Windsor Castle, or an Advantage Card or 1-Year Pass:, Adult £9.00, Over 60/Student £8.00, Under 17 £5.90, Family £23.90 (2 adults and 3 under 17s)
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Baby with a cuddly toy horse
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Little Foals - Under 5s Fridays
  • The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 6 Sep 2019
  • On the first Fri of Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  • 10:30 - 12:30
  • Free with standard admission
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An artist's impression of one of the rooms in the new Learning Centre. The ceiling in this room is made from 17th-century painted beams salvaged from Midhope Castle in the 1960s.
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News

2019 exhibitions at The Queen’s Galleries ©

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Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy goes live online

Friday, 23 August 2019

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Schools programme at the official royal residences wins prestigious Sandford Award

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle receive Autism Friendly Awards

Thursday, 25 July 2019

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Queen Victoria’s Palace at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace

Wednesday, 17 July 2019

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Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs opens at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 21 June 2019

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

Monday, 28 January 2019

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