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Tate Modern
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings, right at opening, have fewer visitors and quieter galleries. Late afternoons and Friday evenings offer warmer light on the viewing level and Tate Lates events.
Budget tips
Permanent collection entry is free, major temporary exhibitions require paid timed tickets so book in advance; Tate Membership or the National Art Pass give free or discounted exhibition entry and Tate Lates offer free late access on many Fridays.
Recommended for
Contemporary art fans, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Students and creatives
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Snabba fakta: Step inside and feel the buzz of creativity as giant Turbine Hall installations challenge your perspective and spark your imagination. The building's industrial roots shine through in its vast brick facade and towering chimney, blending history with cutting-edge contemporary art in a truly unique way.
Höjdpunkter: The museum's massive Turbine Hall stretches over 155 meters long, once housing a power station's giant electricity generators that hum with a fascinating industrial past. Each year, specially commissioned art installations turn this vast space into a sensory playground, like when Ai Weiwei filled it with millions of hand-painted porcelain sunflower seeds that visitors could actually walk on.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening or after 5pm to avoid peak midday crowds in the Turbine Hall and main galleries.
- Head up to the Blavatnik Building viewing level for framed Thames and skyline photos.
- Leave bulky bags at the cloakroom and wear comfortable shoes, galleries are spread across several floors.
- Book timed tickets for paid exhibitions in advance and check the Tate Lates schedule for free evening programming.
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