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Members-Only Evening Access: Dress Codes

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When

05 September 2025

18:30 - 19:30 (last entry 19:00)

Ticketing information

Booking soon.

Members go free. Pre-booking required. 

All attendees must be named Historic Royal Palaces members holding a valid membership. Please present your membership card alongside your ticket at the entrance.

Please arrive before 19:00, access to the event after this time will not be possible.


Free (advance booking required)

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  • An event exclusively for Historic Royal Palaces members.
  • See the Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace after hours when the palace is closed to the public. This event includes access to the exhibition only. The rest of the palace will remain closed during the evening.
  • Our Palace Hosts will be on hand to answer any questions you many have about the exhibition.

Join us for a members-only evening at Kensington Palace and experience Dress Codes after hours. With the palace closed to the public, you’ll enjoy a rare opportunity to explore this captivating exhibition in a peaceful, private setting.

Wander through the glittering displays at your own pace and take in iconic fashion moments from royal history — from the boldness of Princess Diana to the trailblazing style of Vivienne Westwood. This intimate evening offers the perfect chance to see these remarkable garments up close, without the daytime crowds.

Further information

  • The event itself is fully accessible but please be aware there is no accessible parking available for this event and no on-site wheelchairs unavailable to use. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]. Find out more about accessibility at Kensington Palace.
  • The Kensington Palace Café, the Orangery and the Palace Shop will be closed.
  • The cloak room will be unavailable for the evening event.

Learn more about Dress Codes.

Dress Codes has been generously supported by Blavatnik Family Foundation and Avis Charles Associates.

Wide shot of 'Dress Codes' exhibition at Kensington Palace.
Outfits designed by the Young Producers of Dress Codes, inspired by items in the exhibition.
Wide shot of 'Dressing for Court' exhibit at Dress Codes exhibition at Kensington Palace.

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