The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.

The Galleries are closed and we are not selling tickets at this time.

A new experience

Climb the Weston Tower to the Galleries – it’s all part of your visit.

The Weston tower

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Wax effigies of the Duchess of Buckingham, her son Robert and a toy unicorn on display in a glass case in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries, Westminster Abbey

The Galleries

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Essentials

The Galleries are closed and we are not selling tickets at this time.

Prices & entry times | Frequently asked questions

The Galleries are a medieval space where room is limited so admission is by timed ticket (adults £5.00, children under 17 free), which is bought in combination with an Abbey entry ticket.

Opening times

Monday-Friday: 10.00am-3.00pm
Saturday (September to April): 9.30am-12.30pm
Saturday (May to August): 9.30am-2.30pm
Sunday: Galleries closed, Abbey open for services

The Galleries close one hour after the published closure time.

Illuminated manuscript showing how a king is crowned

Marriage licence of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton, written in traditional language

The Westminster Retable, a medieval altarpiece made of wood and painted with biblical scenes

Illuminated manuscript showing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Galleries highlights

The Liber Regalis

The 14th century Liber Regalis is a guide to staging coronations and royal funerals at the Abbey and still forms the basis of royal ceremonies today.

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Henry VII effigy head

Modelled on Henry VII’s death mask, the king’s effigy head is stunningly lifelike and all that survives of his funeral effigy which was carried on his coffin. There are 21 funeral effigies, from the 14th to early 17th centuries, in the Galleries.

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Royal marriage licence

The royal marriage licence for HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, on display for the first time.

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The Westminster Retable

A remarkable medieval treasure, England’s oldest surviving altarpiece is thought to have been the centrepiece of Henry III’s Abbey.

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The Litlyngton Missal

A magnificent Latin manuscript, one of the largest surviving English medieval manuscripts, richly decorated with coloured inks and gold leaf. Some of the pages have now been digitised so you can turn the pages.

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Diagram showing the location of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey

Where are the Galleries?

The Galleries are 16 metres (52 feet) above the floor of the Abbey. See amazing views of the Palace of Westminster and the medieval Chapter House on your way up – it’s all part of the experience.

A lift is available for those with reduced mobility.

Stack of guidebooks to The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Galleries guidebook

Discover more about the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries in our beautifully illustrated guidebook. This 64-page book, written by members of Abbey staff, introduces the exhibition and its principal treasures.

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It’s a privilege to live and work here – the Abbey really is the heart of the country and its history.

Martin - The Dean’s Verger

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Hidden for over 700 years