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The King’s Gallery at Palace of Holyroodhouse: Entry Ticket

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(38 verified reviews)Operator: Royal Collection Trust
A portrait painting of a regal woman wearing a crown, ornate jewelry, and a ceremonial robe, standing in an elegant interior.
© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2026 | Royal Collection Trust
Last Admission1 h
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About

The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse shows changing exhibitions of works of art from the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.

The Royal Collection is held in trust by the Sovereign for his successors and the nation. The King’s Gallery in Edinburgh is located at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was built in the shell of a former church and school from the 19th century.

The gallery was opened in its current form by the late Queen as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.

What's Included

  • Entry ticket
  • Access to the garden
  • Audio guide

What's Not Included

  • Entry to the ruins of Holyrood Abbey
  • Entry to other parts of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • 1-Year Pass

Must Know

  • Large bags and backpacks must be checked in and reclaimed after your visit
  • No eating, drinking, smoking, or taking photos inside the museum
  • The lift to visit The King’s Gallery is currently out of order until further notice. The gallery is only accessible via the staircase

Good to Know

To speed up check-in and reduce queuing times, please carry as few bags and items with you as possible.

Instructions

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Before you buy

  • Reduced tickets are only available to book directly with Royal Collection Trust. Contact +44 (0)303 123 7324 or [email protected], or visit their website
  • Children 0–4: free (with valid ID)
2

On-site usage

  • Show your smartphone voucher to the staff and exchange it for paper tickets upon arrival
  • Tickets purchased through Tiqets cannot be converted into a 1-Year Pass

Meeting Point

Canongate, Edinburgh

GPS:55.95271, -3.17227

Reschedule and cancellation policy

These tickets are non-refundable. Cancellation and rescheduling are not possible for this experience.

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