The Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms at Tate Britain are a dedicated space for research and creative thinking.
All members of the public can access the exceptional and diverse Tate Library and Archive collections and our public records here. Admission is free but you are required to register and appointments may be necessary.
Tate is a member of Society of College, National and University Libraries.
Opening hours
Monday–Friday, 11.00–17.00
The Reading Rooms are closed on public holidays, between Christmas and New Year, and for two weeks in August.
Appointments
- No appointment is necessary to use the main Library collection
- You must make an appointment to use the Archive, artists’ books and Special Collections, and the public records
Visit
The Reading Rooms are located on the lower ground floor of Tate Britain, near the Manton Entrance in Atterbury Street.
They are accessible by wheelchair. If you have any specific access requirements, please contact us ahead of your visit.
Contact
Call +44 (0)20 7887 8838
Email reading.rooms@tate.org.uk
Tate Library and Archive
Tate Britain
Millbank
London SW1P 4RG
United Kingdom
Background
In 2002 the entire Tate Library and Archive collection moved into a refurbished area on the lower ground floor of Tate Britain, following a generous donation by the Hyman Kreitman Foundation.