The Tate Modern Gallery

Established in the year 2000, the Tate Modern Art Gallery is amongst the best galleries in UK. It is also one of the top most tourist attractions in London and attracts millions of tourists every year. The Tate Modern displays a wide range of modern art in the city. Tate Modern is another gemstone in the group of Tate museums – Tate Online, Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives and Tate Britain. A wide range of contemporary art works are included in the collections at the gallery.


The collections at the gallery are divided into different groups such as landscape, history, art, culture, etc. The entry to the gallery is absolutely free of charge and you can easily access the gallery from South Walk London underground. Some of the most exceptional British and international art is also displayed at the gallery. Guided tours are also offered at the gallery, which can help you to explore this beautiful attraction in a better way. The Tate Modern is also well known for organizing exhibitions quite often. The entry to the special exhibitions is chargeable.

Opening Timings

Sunday to Thursday, 10.00-18.00
Friday and Saturday, 10.00-22.00
Last admission into exhibitions 17.15 (Fri and Sat 21.15)

Admission

Admission to the gallery is free, but donations from visitors are needed to support the gallery's work. You can also help by visiting the Shops, Café and restaurant or by joining Tate Members. The Support Us section of this site gives more information about how to help the gallery financially and the benefits that supporters gain.

Access & Disabled Facilities.

Entry for wheelchairs, prams, and buggies is via the River Entrance or via the Café Entrance situated next to the Main Entrance ramp. Ten wheelchairs are available on request for use by visitors. Events for deaf and hard of hearing people There are four free Guided Tours every day, at which the Guide uses an induction loop transmitter and you may borrow a portable neck loop from the main information desk. There are regular monthly talks in BSL or interpreted into BSL and free family activities which are BSL supported and designed to be suitable for deaf adults and children.

Available Bus Routes

A number of buses service the area, including: RV1 Runs between the Tower of London, Tate Modern and Covent Garden 45 Streatham Hill to King's Cross via Holborn Circus stopping on Blackfriars Bridge Road 63 Crystal Palace to King's Cross via Farringdon Road stopping on Blackfriars Bridge Road 100 Elephant and castle to Shadwell stopping on Blackfriars Bridge Road 381 Peckham to Waterloo stopping on Southwark Street 344 Clapham Junction to Liverpool Street Station stopping on Southwark Bridge Road

Address

Bankside London SE1 9TG