About this Event
“The collection plays a role in British cultural diplomacy. It delivers an expression of Britain’s soft power, its culture and its values, in UK government buildings at home and abroad.”
• Thursday 06 November 2025
• 15:00 - 16:00
• Government Art Collection
🌟Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty PlaceLondon, SW1A 2BL(map)
The Government Art Collection has 15,000 works of art displayed in over 125 countries. Join Director Eliza Gluckman and her team for an exclusive tour of the collection.
Timings are key for this event so please arrive in good time for the 14:45 check-in so we can start the tour promptly. The event will finished at 16:00
You must bring a physical form of photo ID (the building does not allow access to those with digital copies).
Government Art Collection
Almost 125 years-old, the Government Art Collection displays works of art in British government buildings in the UK and over 125 countries around the world. Its 15,000 works of art from the 16th century to today promote British art, history and culture worldwide.
The Collection plays a role in British cultural diplomacy. It delivers an expression of Britain’s soft power, its culture and its values, in UK government buildings at home and abroad. Staff from the Collection curate displays, oversee the transport, and handle the conservation of each of these 15,000 works.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Government Art Collection, Old Admiralty Building, London, United Kingdom
GBP 150.00
