Occasionally some room closures may affect your visit to the Queen's House.

The vast majority of artworks on display, including the Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I, will still typically be accessible to all visitors.

However, some areas of the House, such as the Great Hall and Tulip Stairs, may be unavailable. Access to toilets may be limited at times.

Please find below a table of confirmed House closures.

DateWhat's closedTimeReason
24 June 2026Great Hall, Great Hall BalconyAll dayPrivate event
25 June 2026OrangeryAll day Private event
27 June 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
29 June 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosing early at 4pmPrivate event
30 June 2026Whole House and all other Royal Museums Greenwich sitesClosing early at 3.30pmPrivate event
2 July 2026Whole HouseAll dayPrivate event
9 July 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South ParloursClosing early at 4pmPrivate event
22 July 2026Orangery and ParloursAll dayPrivate event
29 August 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftAll dayPrivate event
3 September 2026Great HallClosed from 3pmConcert
12 September 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11amPrivate event
17 September 2026Orangery and ParloursClosed from 3.30pmPrivate event
26 September 2026Great Hall, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 10amPrivate event
8 October 2026Great HallClosed from 3pmConcert
17 October 2026Great Hall, Great Hall Balcony, Orangery and South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 11.30amPrivate event
4 November 2026Great Hall, Orangery, South Parlours, Tulip Staircase and the UndercroftClosed from 4pmPrivate event
23 July 2027Whole HouseClosure from 11amPrivate event
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