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Tate Modern

Attraction · Modern and contemporary art museumBankside, London

Britain's national gallery of modern and contemporary art, set in a former power station on the South Bank with free collection displays.

At a glance

Type
Modern and contemporary art museum
Area
Bankside, London, United Kingdom
Opening
Open daily
Official site
tate.org.uk
Last checked
October 23, 2026

Good to know

  • Free collection
  • Late opening Fri-Sat
  • Restaurant and cafés
  • Lockers
  • Changing Places toilet

Why we recommend it

Tate Modern occupies the former Bankside Power Station, and the cavernous Turbine Hall at its heart hosts large-scale commissions. The collection displays, covering international art from 1900 to the present, are free, while major exhibitions are ticketed.

Allow time for the Blavatnik Building, whose upper level offers a view across the Thames to St Paul's Cathedral. Friday and Saturday evenings, when the museum stays open until 21:00, are a good time to visit. Book exhibition tickets in advance, and note that visitors aged 16 to 25 can join Tate Collective for cheaper exhibition entry. Lockers are available for bags. Southwark and Blackfriars stations are nearby, or walk across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's.

Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026

Tate Modern FAQs

Is Tate Modern free?

The collection is free for everyone; exhibitions are ticketed and booking is recommended.

When does it open late?

On Fridays and Saturdays until 21:00.

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