Gallery Late: Conserving Craft
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey after hours and hear Abbey conservators talk about their work preserving historic examples of craftsmanship for posterity.
Within the grand setting of Westminster Abbey’s beautiful 13th century triforium you can find the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. The Galleries are filled with many of the Abbey’s greatest treasures, all of which offer striking examples of historic craftsmanship.
At this late opening event, take time to explore the collections and hear from our conservation team about the work that they do to stabilise and preserve the historic objects on display.
Across the evening there will be three opportunities to hear our conservators talk about their work preserving the painted effigies, wax effigies and Romanesque stone fragments.
This event is part of London Craft Week.
Timings
There will be three talks which will repeat three times at the following times:
6.00pm – Doors Open
6.15pm – 10 Minute Talk
6.30pm – 10 Minute Talk
6.45pm – 10 Minute Talk
8.00pm – Galleries Close
You are welcome to attend Evensong at 5.00pm before the event begins.
Doors will open at 6.00pm. The programmed activity will begin at 6.15pm. The galleries will remain open until 8.00pm.
Ticketing information
This event does not include self-guided entry to Westminster Abbey. If you would like to look around the rest of the Abbey then we recommend you do so earlier in the day. This is to allow you enough time to see as much as possible. To do this, you will need to book a separate ticket to the Abbey. We recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.
Age suitability
This event is for adults and young people over the age of 16, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.
Access and security
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you.
The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking. [email protected]
Filming and photography
Please note that photography, filming and sound recording are not permitted in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. See our photography policy for more information.
