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Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
Exhibition

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

See Leonardo da Vinci’s greatest drawings in 12 simultaneous exhibitions across the UK and at The Queen’s Galleries, marking 500 years since his death.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day
Windsor
Windsor Castle

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The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Palace of Holyroodhouse

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The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace
London
The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

Open February to November.
London
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

Open July - Sept plus selected dates Dec - May.

'Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs' at The Queen's Gallery
London
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Open daily.
Edinburgh
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Open daily
London
Clarence House

Next open in August 2020.
Windsor
Frogmore House

Open during August to groups and on selected dates to individuals.

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The Collection

Detail showing the Marriage of Princess Helena, 5 July 1866
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Royal Weddings

The history of Royal weddings as seen through items in the Royal Collection
Creator
Leonardo da Vinci

To mark the 500th anniversary of his death, 144 of Leonardo's drawings will go on display in 12 simultaneous exhibitions in 2019.

Erard piano
Film
Queen Victoria's Erard Piano

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

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The Royal Collection Near You

Use our interactive map to explore connections between the Royal Collection and places across the UK and the world.

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The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace

Exclusive Guided Tour

In the company of an expert guide, enjoy a tour through the magnificent State Rooms, when the Palace is not usually open to the public.

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The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Russia

Two exhibitions exploring Britain's relationship with Russia through works of art in the Royal Collection.

The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Charles II: Art & Power

Meet the king who built the Palace of Holyroodhouse and discover the role of the arts in the re-establishment of the Stuart monarchy.
photograph of Russian and British royal families
Lecture / talk
Panel Discussion: A common culture?
  • The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 24 Jan 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30-21:00
  • £15.00 full price, £13.50 concessions
  • Adults
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Workshop
Personalised printing workshop
  • The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Next event: 13 Feb 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 14:00-17:00
  • £20.00 adult, £18.00 concession
  • Adults
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watercolour depicting Queen Victoria
Lecture / talk
'Scenes of our life': Victoria and Albert's watercolour albums
  • Windsor Castle
  • Next event: 20 Feb 2019
  • 1 upcoming event
  • 18:30-20:00
  • £15.00 full price, £13.50 concessions
  • Adults
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Family in liveries
Activity
Hooves and horses family Saturdays
  • The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace
  • Next event: 23 Feb 2019
  • On the last Sat of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  • 11:00 - 15:00
  • Free with standard admission
  • Children / Families
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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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Read about our plans to transform the visitor experience at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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News

2019 exhibitions at The Queen’s Galleries ©

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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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New portrait of The Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 30 November 2018

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Charles II: Art & Power opens at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

Friday, 23 November 2018

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Medical records of George III published online for the first time

Friday, 16 November 2018

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Russia: Royalty & the Romanovs opens at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Friday, 9 November 2018

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New 2019 Exhibitions Programme

Thursday, 1 November 2018

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‘A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’ at Windsor Castle

Friday, 26 October 2018

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150 objects from Buckingham Palace's East Wing to go on loan to Brighton's Royal Pavilion

Friday, 5 October 2018

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