Get tickets now for the incredible J.M.W. Turner and John Constable exhibition at London's Tate Britain
These two titans of British painting—were not only contemporaries but also fierce artistic competitors. Born just a year apart—Turner in 1775 and Constable in 1776—they each used landscape painting as a lens through which to interpret a rapidly changing world.
Exhibition details:
- Dates: 27th November 2025 – 12th April 2026
- Suitable for: All ages
- Wheelchair access: Yes
Turner & Constable's inspiring rivalry
J.M.W. Turner, raised in the bustling streets of Georgian London, rose swiftly through the ranks of the art world, defying the odds of his modest upbringing. In contrast, Constable, born into a prosperous Suffolk family, faced a slower ascent, determined to earn recognition on his own terms.
Despite their different backgrounds, both artists shared a deep reverence for nature and a desire to elevate landscape painting into something emotionally and intellectually profound.
Their rivalry was as intense as it was influential. Turner dazzled with dramatic seascapes and glowing sunsets inspired by his travels, while Constable remained rooted in the English countryside, capturing its essence with sincerity and precision. Critics of the time likened their contrasting styles to a battle between fire and water.
Commemorating 250 years since their births, this major exhibition delves into the parallel lives and enduring legacies of these two masters. You'll uncover lesser-known aspects of both artists through personal artifacts and sketchbooks, and encounter iconic works such as Turner’s radical late paintings—once shocking to critics but later a key influence on Impressionism—and Constable’s luminous cloud studies, which reveal his obsession with light and atmosphere.
This is a rare chance to experience the work of Britain’s greatest landscape painters side by side—just as they were often viewed in their own time.
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Wheelchair access:
There are five accessible parking spaces for disabled visitors, accessed via John Islip Street. Please book these spaces at least 24 hours in advance directly with Tate Britain
To borrow a wheelchair or walker you can ask a member of staff on arrival (subject to availability). Reservation is free.
Dyslexic visitors:
Large print guides, coloured overlays and magnifiers are available for exhibitions. Ask a member of staff at the exhibition entrance.
Autistic Visitors:
When you get to the gallery, ear defenders can be borrowed. Please ask a member of staff.
The Clore foyer tends to be the quietest place in the gallery. Ask a member of staff for more information.
Loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting feature in some artworks.
A quiet room is available to use on the main floor, adjacent to the Play Studio. This room is for neurodiverse people, families or anyone who would like to spend some quiet time away from the gallery environment.
Assistance dogs:
We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available from a member of staff at the cloakroom in the Manton foyer.
Blind and visually impaired visitors:
Enlarged print gallery plans are available on request.
Large print guides are available for all exhibitions.
You can access printed versions in the gallery: Ask a member of staff the exhibition entrance.
Bags and items larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted in the building. Potentially dangerous objects are also not permitted.
Yes! There are two entrances to the gallery. The Millbank entrance faces the River Thames and the accessible Manton Entrance is on Atterbury Street.
- There is a ramp down to the Manton entrance with central handrails
- The Manton entrance has automatic sliding doors
- The Manton entrance takes you to the lower floor of the gallery where there is level access to the
- Linbury Galleries, the Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms by appointment only, Café, toilets and baby care room
- There is lift and stair access to the gallery areas on the main floor
- Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00
- Last entry 17.30, galleries start closing 17.50