Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 13 April
Monday 13th 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 14th 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 15th 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 16th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 17th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 18th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 19th 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry 17:00.
Monday 13th 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 14th 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 15th 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 16th 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 17th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 18th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 19th 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry at 17:45
Monday 13th 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 14th 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 15th 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 16th 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 17th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 18th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 19th 10:00 - 18:00
Route closures
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Victoria: A Royal Childhood will be closed on 27 and 28 April 2026 while new objects are installed. Tickets will be discounted on these dates.
Queen's State Apartments
The Queen's State Apartments will close from 15 June 2026 onwards for major work and re-presentation.
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- Things to see
Victoria: A Royal Childhood
Discover the story of Princess Victoria, the young girl destined to be queen, in the rooms where she was born and raised at Kensington Palace.
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Dates:
Open (Closed on 27 - 28 April)
- Times: In line with palace opening hours
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
- Things to see
The Palace Gardens
Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.
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Dates:
Open
- Times: 10:00 - 18:00. Last entry 17:45.
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Free
- Events
The Last Royals of Lahore
Join Peter Bance in the Orangery at Kensington Palace and hear about his latest book, The Last Royals of Lahore: The Duleep Singhs. Hosted by Polly Putnam.
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Dates:
Thursday 14 May 2026
- Times: 17:30 - 19:00
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket
Browse more history and stories
Queen Victoria's role in the British Empire
Queen Victoria had both a real and symbolic role in the expansion of the British Empire during her reign. Its effects are still felt today.
Queen Victoria
From pampered princess to elderly empress: wife, mother and queen
Kings and queens of the Georgian period
Who were the Georgians – the kings and their queens who gave their name to an era?
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Last Princesses of Punjab Retail Collection
A Last Princesses of Punjab decoupage hanging decoration with artwork created by British Asian artist, Kushiaania Janda.
From £7.00
Kensington Palace Fine Bone China Collection
Exclusively made for Historic Royal Palaces, this premium range of fine bone china is inspired by the exquisite architecture of Kensington Palace.
From £65
Percy & Reed’s Royal Blossom Range
Created in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, Percy & Reed’s Royal Blossom range will have you feeling like royalty from head to toe.
£40