Specialist guided tours focusing on the art and architecture of Portcullis House are available on selected Fridays throughout 2013.
What does the tour cover?
This is a rare opportunity to view Portcullis House, the only new building commissioned by Parliament since the Palace of Westminster in the 19th century. It was designed by leading British architect Michael Hopkins and officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen in February 2001.
Portcullis House is the home of the House of Commons contemporary portrait collection. This unique collection of art records leading Parliamentarians in paintings, works on paper and photographs. The collection reflects a diversity of styles and approaches by leading UK based artists working over the last 50 years. All the works were commissioned or acquired by the Works of Art Committee.
The tours take about 75 minutes and include a visit to the first floor Committee Corridor of Portcullis House.
Times and availability
Visitors attending this tour should arrive at the Victoria Embankment entrance of Portcullis House and allow 15 minutes before the tour begins to allow time to pass through security.
Tours are available at 9.45am, 11.30am, 2.15pm and 4pm on the following Fridays in 2013:
- 22nd March
- 12th April
- 24th May
- 21st June
- 5th July
- 19th July
Booking
Tickets for tours can be booked:
Ticket prices
- Adult: £16.50
- Concessions (students, over 60s and members of the armed forces): £14
- Group rates (for groups of 10 or more): £13
- Disabled visitors: Standard prices as listed above (carers have free admission, but will require a ticket for entrance)
Security information
A number of simple security measures have been put in place for the safety of all our visitors. Please take note of them before and during your visit.
- Searches, similar to those used in airports, will be conducted on entry
- Mobile phones must be turned off
- Cameras cannot be used