The Queen's Horses
Location
National Horseracing Museum, Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP
Telephone
01638 667314- Date
- 1st June 2027 - 30th September 2027
About this event
Discover a compelling exhibition that reveals Queen Elizabeth II through one of her most enduring passions—horses. Running between June to September 2027.
Structured around the themes of duty, leisure, and freedom, the exhibition presents fresh insights into her deep relationship with horses. It explores the quiet independence she experienced while riding alone, alongside the ceremonial grandeur of royal tradition, from her Coronation to Trooping the Colour. It also celebrates the exhilaration and personal delight she found in horseracing—revealing an intimate and often unseen dimension of the monarch.
A rich and diverse display brings together personal objects, historic dress—both military and civilian—and outstanding works of art. The exhibition features exceptional works by leading equine painters and sculptors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including rarely displayed pieces from the Royal Collection, major museums and private collections. Together, they capture the elegance, power, majesty, and spirit of the horse, reflecting the Queen’s deep appreciation for the art form.
The exhibition will be supported by an exciting programme of talks, masterclasses, activities and events. Further information to follow.
About the Venue
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket. It comprises three complementary attractions; National Horseracing Museum in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries, Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art in Palace House, and a chance to meet former racehorses in the flagship home of Retraining of Racehorses.
They have a fabulous restaurant and gift shop onsite and visits can take from 3 hours to a full day, and sometimes even more…!
However, don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in in one day – upgrade your ticket to an annual pass for FREE to return as many times as you like for 12 months after purchase.
