Information on opening hours and planned closures
Week Commencing - 01 June
Monday 1st 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 2nd 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 3rd 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 4th 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 5th 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 6th 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 7th 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry 17:00.
Monday 1st 10:00 - 17:45
Tuesday 2nd 10:00 - 17:45
Wednesday 3rd 10:00 - 17:45
Thursday 4th 10:00 - 17:45
Friday 5th 10:00 - 17:45
Saturday 6th 10:00 - 17:45
Sunday 7th 10:00 - 17:45
Last entry at 17:40.
Monday 1st 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 2nd 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 3rd 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 4th 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 5th 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 6th 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 7th 10:00 - 18:00
The Orangery will close early at 16:00.
Route closures
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
- 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
- Access
Relaxed Events: Young People and Adults
Enjoy two hours free from crowds at our Kensington Palace relaxed event. Suitable for neurodivergent and disabled young people/adults and their families/friends [16+].
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Dates:
Sunday 15 November 2026
- Times: 10:00 - 12:00
- Location: Kensington Palace
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Browse more history and stories
Mary II
One half of the first and only joint monarchy in Britain.
Queen Anne
A surprisingly successful monarch, despite ill health and tragedy
William III and Mary II
England's only joint sovereigns, who transformed Kensington Palace into a royal residence
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A Last Princesses of Punjab decoupage hanging decoration with artwork created by British Asian artist, Kushiaania Janda.
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