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Opening and closing times

Information on opening hours and planned closures

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Open

Open (route closures)

Closed

Monday 23rd Closed

Tuesday 24th Closed

Wednesday 25th 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 26th 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 27th 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 28th 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 29th 10:00 - 18:00

Monday 23rd Closed

Tuesday 24th Closed

Wednesday 25th 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 26th 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 27th 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 28th 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 29th 10:00 - 18:00

Monday 23rd 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday 24th 10:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 25th 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday 26th 10:00 - 18:00

Friday 27th 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday 28th 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday 29th 10:00 - 18:00

24 March 2026: The Orangery will close early at 16:00.

Last entry time

Last entry is at 17:00 for all visitors – those with tickets coming to the exhibitions, and those just wanting to use the shop and café.

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.

  • Open (Closed on 27 - 28 April)

  • In line with palace opening hours
  • Kensington Palace
  • Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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  • Things to see

The Palace Gardens

Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the beautiful Kensington Palace gardens.

  • Open

  • 10:00 - 18:00. Last entry 17:45.
  • Kensington Palace
  • Free
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BOOKING NOW

  • For members
  • Events
  • Exhibition

Members-Only Preview Day: The Last Princesses of Punjab

Members are invited to an exclusive preview day of The Last Princesses of Pubjab, a new exhibition at Kensington Palace sharing the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her.

  • 25 March 2026

  • Kensington Palace
  • Free (advance booking required)
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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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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

Courtiers: The Secret History of Kensington Palace

Told through the eyes of a courtier, this fascinating book explores the ambitious and talented people who flocked to the Georgian court in search of power and prestige.

£12.99