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Queen's House
Price Prices vary | Book places at the Admissions Desk

The Queen’s House is often referred to as Greenwich’s hidden gem.

A former royal residence, architectural masterpiece and renowned art gallery, England's first Classical building has a long and varied history.

Our programme of tours and talks bring the stories of the Queen's House to life, led by our friendly and knowledgeable guides. Check out the details below to find out what’s currently on offer.

All tours and talks are subject to staff availability. Please ask at the Admissions Desk to see what we have to offer on the day.

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Highlights of the Queen’s House

Join one of our volunteers for this free tour exploring the architecture and early history of the Queen’s House, the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I and other paintings from our permanent collection.

  • Dates and timings: Mondays at 12pm and 1.30pm. Thursdays at 12pm and 2pm.
  • Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
  • Meeting point: Undercroft, located through the door between the curved exterior staircases.
  • Price: Free.
  • Suitability: Suitable for adults.
  • Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.
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Inigo Jones and the Queen’s House

Uncover the life of Queen's House architect, Inigo Jones, on this free tour.

  • Dates: Tuesdays.
  • Timings: 12pm.
  • Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
  • Meeting point: Undercroft, located through the door between the curved exterior staircases.
  • Price: Free.
  • Suitability: Suitable for adults.
  • Accessibility: The tour passes through several galleries located on different floors of the House. Step-free access is available via lift and access ramps.
More information

For bespoke tours and for larger groups, please contact the bookings office at bookings@rmg.co.uk

What’s On

Lunchtime Concerts
Events and festivals

Lunchtime Concerts

Enjoy musical performances in the Queen's House given by students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 
Select weekdays (see page for details) | 1pm-2pm
Free, drop in
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Salons in the Queen's House: Queer Seas
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: Queer Seas

Join historian Seth LeJacq to explore Evelyn De Morgan's extraordinary painting 'The Sea Maidens' and the history of the sea as a queer space in this free lunchtime gallery talk
Wednesday 10 July | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
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Salons in the Queen’s House
Talks and tours

Salons in the Queen’s House

See the Queen’s House and its collections in a new light with this series of free lunchtime talks exploring art, architecture, history and our contemporary culture
Alternate Wednesdays | 1.00pm-1.30pm
Free
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Salons in the Queen's House: A ‘lascivious’ painting for the Queen’s Bedchamber?
Talks and tours | Salons in the Queen's House

Salons in the Queen's House: A ‘lascivious’ painting for the Queen’s Bedchamber?

In this free lunchtime gallery talk, join Assistant Curator Vittoria Cervini to hear about one of the most prestigious artistic commissions of the 17th century, deemed too scandalous for the Queen’s House
Wednesday 24 July | 1pm-1.30pm
Free
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Summer holidays at the Queen's House
Family fun

Summer holidays at the Queen's House

Join us at the Queen's House for a range of fun activities for families during the summer break
30 July - 27 August 2024 | 11am-2pm and 2pm-4pm
Free
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BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House
Talks and tours | BSL tours

BSL Tour: Portraits in the Queen's House

Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the portraits in the Queen's House
Friday 6 December 2024 | 1.30pm-2.30pm
Free
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