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GROUP VISIT
The State Rooms at the heart
of Buckingham Palace provide
the setting for ceremonial occasions and official entertaining, where
The Queen welcomes guests from all walks of life.
The rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection including paintings by Vermeer and Canaletto, sculpture by Canova, exquisite Sèvres porcelain and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
This year’s special exhibition
‘Royal Animals’, will focus on the history of the Royal Family’s interest in animals, drawing together works of art from across the Royal Collection acquired from the reign of George III to the present day. The first
exhibition on this subject in over
50 years, it will explore the history of animals in the royal residences, from the giraffe presented to George IV
as a gift from Egypt, to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s enthusiasm for pet dogs and the continued importance of horses in modern times, during events such as Trooping the Colour and Royal Ascot.
Opening times
18 July – 31 August Open daily 09:30–19:30 (last admission 17:15)
1–27 September
Open daily 09:30–18:30 (last admission 16:15)
Timed admission. Please book early to secure your preferred date and time.
Price
Adult
Over 60/ Student (with ID)
Under 17/Disabled
Individual Group £26.50 £23.90
£24.00 £21.60 £14.50 £13.00
Price includes a multimedia tour in nine languages or a family multimedia tour in English.
Group size
Minimum 15
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Above: The Royal Family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace
Left: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when Princess Elizabeth, with her corgi.
Right: Music Room
Watch an introductory video at
www.rct.uk/ buckinghampalacefilm
6 Direct booking line +44 (0)303 123 7321 www.rct.uk
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