The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Visit The King's Gallery at Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to see rotating Royal Collection exhibitions and the current Royal Portraits photography showcase.

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Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Access temporary exhibitions featuring masterpieces from the Royal Collection

  • See the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition (until September 7, 2025)

  • View the earliest surviving royal color portrait of Princess Margaret by Madame Yevonde (1935)

  • Explore rare prints, photographs, and archival documents displayed for the first time

  • Learn about royal portraiture evolution through works by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz

  • Experience exclusive materials from the Royal Archives including annotated proofs and correspondence

  • Located at the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

  • Complimentary multimedia audio guide in English included with tickets

About

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse offers visitors access to exceptional exhibitions from the Royal Collection at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This purpose-built gallery space presents rotating displays of royal treasures, artwork, and historical artifacts in a modern setting within the historic palace grounds.

The current exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, runs until September 7, 2025, and showcases over 90 royal portraits spanning 100 years of royal photography. See works by celebrated photographers including Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, and Madame Yevonde, whose 1935 portrait of Princess Margaret represents the earliest surviving royal color photograph. The exhibition includes rare archival materials, annotated proofs, and handwritten correspondence from the Royal Archives, many displayed publicly for the first time.

Your King's Gallery tickets include access to all current exhibitions plus a complimentary multimedia audio guide in English. The gallery features climate-controlled spaces designed specifically to showcase delicate artworks and historical documents from the Royal Collection. Located at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the gallery provides easy access to one of Scotland's most significant royal residences.

Book your The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets through tickadoo for guaranteed entry and competitive pricing. The gallery operates year-round with rotating exhibitions, making each visit a unique experience. Your tickadoo booking includes entry to The King's Gallery and the current Royal Portraits exhibition, plus the multimedia guide to enhance your visit.

Visitor guidelines
  • Carry a valid entry ticket and ID

  • No photography inside exhibition spaces

  • Keep mobile phones on silent

  • Strollers may need to be left at designated spots during peak times

  • Respect all staff instructions as the palace is a working royal residence

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm

FAQs

Q: What exhibitions can I see with King's Gallery tickets?

A: Your tickets include access to all current exhibitions at The King's Gallery. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition runs until September 7, 2025, featuring over 90 royal portraits and rare archival materials.

Q: Is The King's Gallery suitable for wheelchair users?

A: Yes, the gallery offers full wheelchair accessibility with elevators and barrier-free access. Free companion tickets are available for visitors requiring assistance.

Q: Are photography and filming allowed inside the gallery?

A: No, photography and filming are prohibited inside all exhibition areas to protect the delicate artworks and historical documents on display.

Q: What does the multimedia audio guide include?

A: The complimentary audio guide in English provides detailed commentary about the exhibitions, artworks, and historical context of the Royal Collection pieces on display.

Q: How long should I plan for my King's Gallery visit?

A: Most visitors spend 1-2 hours exploring the current exhibitions and using the audio guide to learn about the Royal Collection and royal portraiture history.

Q: Can I visit other parts of the Palace with my King's Gallery tickets?

A: The King's Gallery tickets provide access only to the gallery exhibitions. Separate tickets are required for the Palace of Holyroodhouse State Apartments and ruins of Holyrood Abbey.

Q: When is the best time to visit The King's Gallery?

A: Weekday mornings and early afternoons typically offer quieter viewing conditions. The gallery is less crowded than the main palace, providing a more intimate experience with the Royal Collection.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for The King's Gallery?

A: The gallery welcomes visitors of all ages. The photography exhibition and audio guide content are suitable for adults and older children interested in art and royal history.

Know before you go

Entry Requirements: Present your tickets and valid photo identification upon arrival at The King's Gallery.

Audio Guide: Multimedia guides are included with admission; bring personal headphones for comfort or use provided equipment.

Photography Policy: Photography and filming are not permitted inside exhibition areas to protect the artwork and historical documents.

Active Royal Residence: The Palace of Holyroodhouse remains an active royal residence, so check for any schedule changes before your visit.

Accessibility: The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators and offers free companion tickets for visitors requiring assistance.

Busy Periods: Stroller access may be limited during peak visiting times; plan accordingly for family visits.

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

Canongate, The Royal Mile

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Access temporary exhibitions featuring masterpieces from the Royal Collection

  • See the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition (until September 7, 2025)

  • View the earliest surviving royal color portrait of Princess Margaret by Madame Yevonde (1935)

  • Explore rare prints, photographs, and archival documents displayed for the first time

  • Learn about royal portraiture evolution through works by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz

  • Experience exclusive materials from the Royal Archives including annotated proofs and correspondence

  • Located at the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

  • Complimentary multimedia audio guide in English included with tickets

About

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse offers visitors access to exceptional exhibitions from the Royal Collection at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This purpose-built gallery space presents rotating displays of royal treasures, artwork, and historical artifacts in a modern setting within the historic palace grounds.

The current exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, runs until September 7, 2025, and showcases over 90 royal portraits spanning 100 years of royal photography. See works by celebrated photographers including Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, and Madame Yevonde, whose 1935 portrait of Princess Margaret represents the earliest surviving royal color photograph. The exhibition includes rare archival materials, annotated proofs, and handwritten correspondence from the Royal Archives, many displayed publicly for the first time.

Your King's Gallery tickets include access to all current exhibitions plus a complimentary multimedia audio guide in English. The gallery features climate-controlled spaces designed specifically to showcase delicate artworks and historical documents from the Royal Collection. Located at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the gallery provides easy access to one of Scotland's most significant royal residences.

Book your The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets through tickadoo for guaranteed entry and competitive pricing. The gallery operates year-round with rotating exhibitions, making each visit a unique experience. Your tickadoo booking includes entry to The King's Gallery and the current Royal Portraits exhibition, plus the multimedia guide to enhance your visit.

Visitor guidelines
  • Carry a valid entry ticket and ID

  • No photography inside exhibition spaces

  • Keep mobile phones on silent

  • Strollers may need to be left at designated spots during peak times

  • Respect all staff instructions as the palace is a working royal residence

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm 09:30am - 06:00pm

FAQs

Q: What exhibitions can I see with King's Gallery tickets?

A: Your tickets include access to all current exhibitions at The King's Gallery. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition runs until September 7, 2025, featuring over 90 royal portraits and rare archival materials.

Q: Is The King's Gallery suitable for wheelchair users?

A: Yes, the gallery offers full wheelchair accessibility with elevators and barrier-free access. Free companion tickets are available for visitors requiring assistance.

Q: Are photography and filming allowed inside the gallery?

A: No, photography and filming are prohibited inside all exhibition areas to protect the delicate artworks and historical documents on display.

Q: What does the multimedia audio guide include?

A: The complimentary audio guide in English provides detailed commentary about the exhibitions, artworks, and historical context of the Royal Collection pieces on display.

Q: How long should I plan for my King's Gallery visit?

A: Most visitors spend 1-2 hours exploring the current exhibitions and using the audio guide to learn about the Royal Collection and royal portraiture history.

Q: Can I visit other parts of the Palace with my King's Gallery tickets?

A: The King's Gallery tickets provide access only to the gallery exhibitions. Separate tickets are required for the Palace of Holyroodhouse State Apartments and ruins of Holyrood Abbey.

Q: When is the best time to visit The King's Gallery?

A: Weekday mornings and early afternoons typically offer quieter viewing conditions. The gallery is less crowded than the main palace, providing a more intimate experience with the Royal Collection.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for The King's Gallery?

A: The gallery welcomes visitors of all ages. The photography exhibition and audio guide content are suitable for adults and older children interested in art and royal history.

Know before you go

Entry Requirements: Present your tickets and valid photo identification upon arrival at The King's Gallery.

Audio Guide: Multimedia guides are included with admission; bring personal headphones for comfort or use provided equipment.

Photography Policy: Photography and filming are not permitted inside exhibition areas to protect the artwork and historical documents.

Active Royal Residence: The Palace of Holyroodhouse remains an active royal residence, so check for any schedule changes before your visit.

Accessibility: The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators and offers free companion tickets for visitors requiring assistance.

Busy Periods: Stroller access may be limited during peak visiting times; plan accordingly for family visits.

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

Canongate, The Royal Mile

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Access temporary exhibitions featuring masterpieces from the Royal Collection

  • See the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition (until September 7, 2025)

  • View the earliest surviving royal color portrait of Princess Margaret by Madame Yevonde (1935)

  • Explore rare prints, photographs, and archival documents displayed for the first time

  • Learn about royal portraiture evolution through works by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz

  • Experience exclusive materials from the Royal Archives including annotated proofs and correspondence

  • Located at the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

  • Complimentary multimedia audio guide in English included with tickets

About

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse offers visitors access to exceptional exhibitions from the Royal Collection at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This purpose-built gallery space presents rotating displays of royal treasures, artwork, and historical artifacts in a modern setting within the historic palace grounds.

The current exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, runs until September 7, 2025, and showcases over 90 royal portraits spanning 100 years of royal photography. See works by celebrated photographers including Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, and Madame Yevonde, whose 1935 portrait of Princess Margaret represents the earliest surviving royal color photograph. The exhibition includes rare archival materials, annotated proofs, and handwritten correspondence from the Royal Archives, many displayed publicly for the first time.

Your King's Gallery tickets include access to all current exhibitions plus a complimentary multimedia audio guide in English. The gallery features climate-controlled spaces designed specifically to showcase delicate artworks and historical documents from the Royal Collection. Located at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the gallery provides easy access to one of Scotland's most significant royal residences.

Book your The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets through tickadoo for guaranteed entry and competitive pricing. The gallery operates year-round with rotating exhibitions, making each visit a unique experience. Your tickadoo booking includes entry to The King's Gallery and the current Royal Portraits exhibition, plus the multimedia guide to enhance your visit.

Know before you go

Entry Requirements: Present your tickets and valid photo identification upon arrival at The King's Gallery.

Audio Guide: Multimedia guides are included with admission; bring personal headphones for comfort or use provided equipment.

Photography Policy: Photography and filming are not permitted inside exhibition areas to protect the artwork and historical documents.

Active Royal Residence: The Palace of Holyroodhouse remains an active royal residence, so check for any schedule changes before your visit.

Accessibility: The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators and offers free companion tickets for visitors requiring assistance.

Busy Periods: Stroller access may be limited during peak visiting times; plan accordingly for family visits.

Visitor guidelines
  • Carry a valid entry ticket and ID

  • No photography inside exhibition spaces

  • Keep mobile phones on silent

  • Strollers may need to be left at designated spots during peak times

  • Respect all staff instructions as the palace is a working royal residence

FAQs

Q: What exhibitions can I see with King's Gallery tickets?

A: Your tickets include access to all current exhibitions at The King's Gallery. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition runs until September 7, 2025, featuring over 90 royal portraits and rare archival materials.

Q: Is The King's Gallery suitable for wheelchair users?

A: Yes, the gallery offers full wheelchair accessibility with elevators and barrier-free access. Free companion tickets are available for visitors requiring assistance.

Q: Are photography and filming allowed inside the gallery?

A: No, photography and filming are prohibited inside all exhibition areas to protect the delicate artworks and historical documents on display.

Q: What does the multimedia audio guide include?

A: The complimentary audio guide in English provides detailed commentary about the exhibitions, artworks, and historical context of the Royal Collection pieces on display.

Q: How long should I plan for my King's Gallery visit?

A: Most visitors spend 1-2 hours exploring the current exhibitions and using the audio guide to learn about the Royal Collection and royal portraiture history.

Q: Can I visit other parts of the Palace with my King's Gallery tickets?

A: The King's Gallery tickets provide access only to the gallery exhibitions. Separate tickets are required for the Palace of Holyroodhouse State Apartments and ruins of Holyrood Abbey.

Q: When is the best time to visit The King's Gallery?

A: Weekday mornings and early afternoons typically offer quieter viewing conditions. The gallery is less crowded than the main palace, providing a more intimate experience with the Royal Collection.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for The King's Gallery?

A: The gallery welcomes visitors of all ages. The photography exhibition and audio guide content are suitable for adults and older children interested in art and royal history.

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

Canongate, The Royal Mile

Highlights and inclusions

Highlights

  • Access temporary exhibitions featuring masterpieces from the Royal Collection

  • See the Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition (until September 7, 2025)

  • View the earliest surviving royal color portrait of Princess Margaret by Madame Yevonde (1935)

  • Explore rare prints, photographs, and archival documents displayed for the first time

  • Learn about royal portraiture evolution through works by Cecil Beaton and Annie Leibovitz

  • Experience exclusive materials from the Royal Archives including annotated proofs and correspondence

  • Located at the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

  • Complimentary multimedia audio guide in English included with tickets

About

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse offers visitors access to exceptional exhibitions from the Royal Collection at the foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. This purpose-built gallery space presents rotating displays of royal treasures, artwork, and historical artifacts in a modern setting within the historic palace grounds.

The current exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, runs until September 7, 2025, and showcases over 90 royal portraits spanning 100 years of royal photography. See works by celebrated photographers including Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, and Madame Yevonde, whose 1935 portrait of Princess Margaret represents the earliest surviving royal color photograph. The exhibition includes rare archival materials, annotated proofs, and handwritten correspondence from the Royal Archives, many displayed publicly for the first time.

Your King's Gallery tickets include access to all current exhibitions plus a complimentary multimedia audio guide in English. The gallery features climate-controlled spaces designed specifically to showcase delicate artworks and historical documents from the Royal Collection. Located at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the gallery provides easy access to one of Scotland's most significant royal residences.

Book your The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets through tickadoo for guaranteed entry and competitive pricing. The gallery operates year-round with rotating exhibitions, making each visit a unique experience. Your tickadoo booking includes entry to The King's Gallery and the current Royal Portraits exhibition, plus the multimedia guide to enhance your visit.

Know before you go

Entry Requirements: Present your tickets and valid photo identification upon arrival at The King's Gallery.

Audio Guide: Multimedia guides are included with admission; bring personal headphones for comfort or use provided equipment.

Photography Policy: Photography and filming are not permitted inside exhibition areas to protect the artwork and historical documents.

Active Royal Residence: The Palace of Holyroodhouse remains an active royal residence, so check for any schedule changes before your visit.

Accessibility: The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators and offers free companion tickets for visitors requiring assistance.

Busy Periods: Stroller access may be limited during peak visiting times; plan accordingly for family visits.

Visitor guidelines
  • Carry a valid entry ticket and ID

  • No photography inside exhibition spaces

  • Keep mobile phones on silent

  • Strollers may need to be left at designated spots during peak times

  • Respect all staff instructions as the palace is a working royal residence

FAQs

Q: What exhibitions can I see with King's Gallery tickets?

A: Your tickets include access to all current exhibitions at The King's Gallery. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition runs until September 7, 2025, featuring over 90 royal portraits and rare archival materials.

Q: Is The King's Gallery suitable for wheelchair users?

A: Yes, the gallery offers full wheelchair accessibility with elevators and barrier-free access. Free companion tickets are available for visitors requiring assistance.

Q: Are photography and filming allowed inside the gallery?

A: No, photography and filming are prohibited inside all exhibition areas to protect the delicate artworks and historical documents on display.

Q: What does the multimedia audio guide include?

A: The complimentary audio guide in English provides detailed commentary about the exhibitions, artworks, and historical context of the Royal Collection pieces on display.

Q: How long should I plan for my King's Gallery visit?

A: Most visitors spend 1-2 hours exploring the current exhibitions and using the audio guide to learn about the Royal Collection and royal portraiture history.

Q: Can I visit other parts of the Palace with my King's Gallery tickets?

A: The King's Gallery tickets provide access only to the gallery exhibitions. Separate tickets are required for the Palace of Holyroodhouse State Apartments and ruins of Holyrood Abbey.

Q: When is the best time to visit The King's Gallery?

A: Weekday mornings and early afternoons typically offer quieter viewing conditions. The gallery is less crowded than the main palace, providing a more intimate experience with the Royal Collection.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for The King's Gallery?

A: The gallery welcomes visitors of all ages. The photography exhibition and audio guide content are suitable for adults and older children interested in art and royal history.

Cancelation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 h

Address

Canongate, The Royal Mile

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