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• 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.

• Supporters of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  The Dean & Chapter of Westminster would like to thank the following generous supporters.

• The Galleries

  One of the newest event spaces in London, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries boasts a view which John Betjeman declared 'the best view in Europe'.

• The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to open on 11th June

  Monday, 4th June 2018

  The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th June.

  Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

• The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries re-open

  Friday, 9th October 2020

  Visitors will be welcomed back to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries today, Monday 12th October, after seven months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

• Your questions answered

  Planning to visit the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries? Please make sure you read the following information and tips before your experience.

• Monarchy

  Thirteen are explored in this themed virtual tour. The objects all relate to royal marriages, royal burial or coronations.

• Funeral and wax effigies

  Find out about the funeral effigies at the Abbey.

  Royalty

• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries due to open on 11th June

  Wednesday, 14th February 2018

  Westminster Abbey has announced that The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open to the public on 11th June 2018.

• Queen Victoria Coronation 'Peepshow' Restored for Galleries

  Tuesday, 22nd August 2017

  A rare historic ‘peepshow’ commemorating Queen Victoria’s 1838 Coronation is being prepared for display in the new Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

  Queen Victoria Coronation

• Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries

  Friday, 8th June 2018

  Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

  HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales

• RIBA National Awards for the Galleries

  Thursday, 27th June 2019

  The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries and the Weston Tower have both been named winners at the RIBA National Awards 2019.

• Worship and daily life

  In this virtual tour, twelve objects are explored which have all played a part in the Abbey’s worshipping life. Some still remain in use.

• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

• High Altar

  The Sacrarium or Sanctuary is at the heart of the Abbey where the High Altar stands.

• A brief history of Westminster Abbey

  L'Abbaye de Westminster est le lieu de couronnement des rois depuis celui de Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066. Elle a également vu de nombreux mariages et enterrements royaux, sans parler des célébrations nationales et autres commémorations.

• Ein kurzer geschichtlicher Überblick der Westminster Abbey

  Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066, als Wilhelm der Eroberer König wurde, Krönungskirche. In der Abbey haben zudem zahlreiche königliche Hochzeiten und Begräbnisse, nationale Feierlichkeiten und Gedenkfeiern stattgefunden.

• Een korte geschiedenis van Westminster Abbey

  Westminster Abbey is al sinds 1066 de kroningskerk, toen Willem de Veroveraar er gekroond werd. Ook hebben er in de Abbey tal van koninklijke huwelijken, begrafenissen en nationale vieringen en herdenkingen plaatsgevonden.

• Uma breve História da Abadia de Westminster

  A Abadia de Westminster é a igreja de coroação desde 1066, aquando da coroação de Guilherme, o Conquistador. Também foi palco de inúmeros casamentos e funerais reais, assim como de celebrações e comemorações nacionais.

• Breve storia dell'Abbazia di Westminster

  Dal 1066, anno di incoronazione di Guglielmo il Conquistatore, l'Abbazia di Westminster è il luogo dove vengono incoronati i sovrani. È stata anche teatro di numerosi matrimoni e funerali reali, ma anche di festeggiamenti nazionali e di commemorazioni.