The Queen's House is Greenwich's hidden gem - the 17th century building is both an elegant art gallery and architectural masterpiece.
Commissioned by Anne of Denmark, the wife of King James I, it was designed by Inigo Jones - England's first great architect - in 1616, Queen's House was a piece of ground-breaking architectural design, the first fully classical building in the country. Set alongside the red brick Tudor palace nearby it inspired centuries of British architecture and was revolutionary, so much so that it was known simply as 'The White House'.
The Queen’s House is a treasure trove for art lovers. From historic masterpieces to new commissions, its collections encompass seascapes, royal portraits and contemporary sculpture. Look out for pieces by Turner, Canaletto, Gainsborough, L.S. Lowry and Alberta Whittle among the 450-plus artworks on display. Don't miss your chance to also see the iconic Armada portrait of the Tudor queen, Elizabeth I, one of the great treasures of Royal Museums Greenwich.
World-famous art, pioneering architecture and fascinating royal history - it's not to be missed!