When Tate first opened its doors to the public in 1897 it had just one site, displaying a small collection of British artworks. Today there are four major sites including Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool, Tate St. Ives and Tate Modern.
Housed inside the shell of the old Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern is a relatively young art gallery compared to many others in the city. After a £134 million glow-up, Tate Modern threw open its doors back in 2000 and now pulls in millions of visitors each year. Tate Modern is one of the most-visited art galleries in the world – and it’s not hard to see why. Some of the world’s most exciting modern and contemporary art can be seen there including many innovative works that have shaped art as we know it.
On display are paintings, sculptures and large-scale installations from artists around the world including Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama and Henri Matisse. Explore the iconic centrepiece of Tate Modern, Turbine Hall alongside the underground Tanks, a striking space dedicated to live performances and video and the Tate Modern Viewing Platform sitting on the tenth floor of the Blavatnik Building offering stunning panoramic views across the city.
Tate Modern has an in-house restaurant, a café and a late night bar. Perched on Level 9 of the Blavatnik Building is the Tate Modern Restaurant, which serves up a wonderful seasonal menu. The Natalie Bell Building is home to the Espresso Bar and there is also The Corner; a late night bar which boasts various art-inspired beers and an exciting events programme.
Tate Modern is open daily from 10am-6pm and is free to visit. The nearest stations are Southwark, Blackfriars and London Bridge.
For all accessibility requirements please visit the website here: Accessibility | Tate
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- Address:
- Tate Modern
- SE1 9TG
- Transport:
- Nearest stations are Southwark, Blackfriars and London Bridge.