Tate Modern
Visit Tate Modern, the must see London art experience for all locals and tourists
Planning a cultural day out in London? A visit to Tate Modern is an unmissable highlight for art lovers, culture seekers, and curious tourists.
Located on the vibrant South Bank, this iconic contemporary art museum offers a dynamic mix of exhibitions, immersive tours and more—all set against the backdrop of the iconic River Thames
Tours and exhibitions at the Tate Modern
Discovery Tour: Short on time or new to Tate Modern? The Discovery Tour is a one-hour guided experience that highlights the museum’s most iconic artworks and spaces. Led by expert guides, it’s a great way to get oriented and dive into the stories behind modern and contemporary masterpieces
Leigh Bowery! Bold, Brilliant, Unforgettable: On view until 31 August 2025, Leigh Bowery! celebrates the outrageous creativity of the artist, performer, and fashion icon. See his legendary collaborations with Lucian Freud and Michael Clark, and rare performance footage
The Genesis Exhibition: The upcoming Genesis exhibition explores themes of creation and transformation through powerful multimedia works. From spiritual beginnings to environmental change, it’s a must-see for fans of thought-provoking, visually rich storytelling
Theatre Picasso: A New Stage for a Master: Theatre Picasso reveals the artist’s passion for performance, showcasing his designs, sketches, and rarely seen works inspired by theatre and costume. Discover a dynamic side of Picasso where visual art and stagecraft collide
Tate Modern is more than just a museum—it's a cultural landmark where art, ideas, and innovation come together. There's something here to inspire every visitor
Tate Modern Official Discovery Tour
Join a Discovery Tour to explore the treasures of the Tate Modern with an expert guide, on their official Discovery Tour
Leigh Bowery! At Tate Modern
Get tickets now to witness the tribute to the trailblazing vision of Leigh Bowery at the Tate Modern
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk The House at Tate Modern
Step into the world of Do Ho Suh, a Korean-born artist now based in London, as he explores themes of identity, migration & human experience of space
Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern
Experience Picasso’s works in a new way with an exhibition staged by contemporary artists.
Tate Modern
London,
SE1 9TG
How to find us
Address: Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
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By Public Transport:
- Bus: Routes 40, 63, 100, 381 and 344 drop off near the venue.
- Train: The closest train stations are Blackfriars, Cannon Street, London Bridge and Waterloo.
- Tube: The closest tube stations are Southwark (Jubilee line), Blackfriars (District and Circle line) and St. Paul's (Central line)
- Parking: There are no parking facilities at Tate Modern or the surrounding areas. Public transport is recommended, as it is the easiest way of getting to the gallery.
- Toilets
- Food and drink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transport accessible
Yes, the Tate Modern Museum in London is wheelchair accessible and the team are very passionate about being a completely inclusive attraction.
Although sister galleries, the Tate museums have distinguishable elements.
- Tate Britain: Primarily focusing on British art, the Tate Britain is filled with art from the 1500's to the present day.
- Tate Modern: The Tate Modern concentrates on producing exhibitions filled with international modern and contemporary art.
The opening hours for the Tate Modern are as follows:
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Last Entry: 17:30
- Galleries Closing: 17:50