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Kensington Palace Object Handling

Get Your Hands on History

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When

Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Subject to volunteer availability.

11:00 - 14:00

Where

King's State Apartments


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Included in palace admission (Members go free)

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Get your hands on history

Have you ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with objects from our collection at Kensington Palace? If so, now’s your chance. Join our object handling sessions and discover more about some of the fascinating objects that link to our palace’s past.

Whether it’s ceramic Delftware, Victorian card games or 1950s fashion and beauty that you’re interested in, we’re sure that our object handling collection will fascinate and delight you.

Object handling sessions are free and run by our volunteers. This activity is therefore subject to volunteer availability.

Three ceramic tiles. Delft style blue and white tiles with three different designs.
Historic playing cards
The Victoria statue at Kensington Palace, showing the front of the palace and gardens in the background. For original image please see asset ID 40060.

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