Tate Liverpool
Free entry

Tate Liverpool

British and international modern and contemporary art

Open today 10.00–17.50
Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 4BB
Getting Here

Exhibitions

Tate Liverpool Exhibition

Francis Bacon: Invisible Rooms

Until 18 Sep 2016
The largest Francis Bacon exhibition ever staged in the north of England
Tate Liverpool Exhibition

Maria Lassnig

Until 18 Sep 2016
The first UK retrospective of one of the twentieth century's most original painters
More exhibitions

Free Exhibitions

Tate Liverpool Display

Constellations Highlights from the Nation's Collection of Modern Art

Take a fresh look at the connection between artworks in Tate collection with this ongoing exhibit which challenges formal modes of display
Tate Liverpool Exhibition

Ella Kruglyanskaya

Until 18 Sep 2016
Tate Liverpool presents the first museum exhibition by New York-based painter Ella Kruglyanskaya
FREE
Tate Liverpool Exhibition

Liverpool Biennial 2016 Ancient Greece Episode

9 Jul – 16 Oct 2016
For the ninth edition of Liverpool Biennial, Tate Liverpool will turn its first floor galleries into Ancient Greece.
FREE
Tate Liverpool Exhibition

Everybody Razzle Dazzle

Until 31 Dec 2016

Take a ride on a ‘dazzling’ new artwork by the Godfather of British pop art

FREE
Free Events & Exhibitions at Tate Liverpool

Collection On Display

Henri Matisse, 'The Snail' 1953

Henri Matisse The Snail

1953
Piero Manzoni, 'Artist's Shit' 1961

Piero Manzoni Artist's Shit

1961
Gillian Wearing OBE, ''I'm desperate'' 1992-3

Gillian Wearing OBE 'I'm desperate'

1992-3
Giorgio Morandi, 'Still Life' 1946

Giorgio Morandi Still Life

1946
Cindy Sherman, 'Untitled Film Still #48' 1979, reprinted 1998

Cindy Sherman Untitled Film Still #48

1979, reprinted 1998
See all artworks on display

Events

Tate Liverpool Workshop

Clay Worlds

Every Wed–Sat, 3–28 Aug 2016

Create your own world out of clay

FREE
Tate Liverpool Tour

Friday Mega Tour: Staging the Body

15 Jul 2016

Join in this mega tour of the new exhibitions at Tate Liverpool

FREE
Francis Bacon, 'Study for a Portrait' 1952
Tate Liverpool Course

Francis Bacon Study Day Led by Dr Judith Walsh

25 Jun 2016

Spend the day at Tate Liverpool focusing on the art of Francis Bacon

More events

Eat, Drink & Shop

Venue

Café

Drink and dine amidst the vibrant designs of British pop artist Sir Peter Blake

Venue

Shop

Discover art-inspired books and souvenirs, as well as unique gifts for people of all ages

In Tate Liverpool

Venue

Clore Learning Centre

Come and play, or take a break from the gallery, in this free space designed just for families

Plan Your Visit

Visiting tips for families

Group visits

School visits

Admission information

Entry details

Admission to Tate Liverpool is free, except for special exhibitions. Become a Tate Member or Patron and get free entry to special exhibitions.

Opening times

Monday to Sunday 10.00–17.50

Tate Liverpool opens at 10.30 on the first Wednesday of every month owing to staff training.

Getting here

Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock
Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool
L3 4BB

ON FOOT

Approaching from the Strand, turn onto the Salthouse Dock opposite the Hilton Hotel. Continue straight on passing the Pumphouse Inn on the right and the Maritime Museum on the left. The quickest route to us is across the Hartley Bridge. This bridge can sometimes be closed to pedestrians with very little notice to allow boats into the Albert Dock. These closures are generally only for a short time.

BY BIKE

Bike racks are located in the Mermaid Courtyard, adjacent to Tate Liverpool.

BY BUS

Liverpool ONE Bus Station on Canning Street is directly opposite the Albert Dock, approximately 365 metres from Tate Liverpool. Route C4 also stops at the Albert Dock.

BY TRAIN

The nearest train station to Tate Liverpool is James Street Station, Liverpool L27PQ (720 metres approx.). Mainline rail tickets to Liverpool Lime Street Station are valid for travel to James Street Station.

 

 

BY FERRY

Mersey Ferries from Seacombe and Woodside on the Wirral call at the Pier Head (960 metres approx.). Access from the Pier Head to the gallery is via The Strand..

BY CAR

To get to Tate Liverpool, follow the brown signs to the Waterfront.
The following car parks are near Tate Liverpool:
A multistorey car park at Kings Dock
Q-Park Liverpool ONE, with 2,000 underground spaces:35 Strand Street, Liverpool L1 8LT. Visitors to Tate Liverpool can park at Q Park for the reduced rate of £8 for 24 hours parking. Ask for a voucher from a member of staff when visiting the gallery

BY COACH

Coach parking is available at the Kings Dock Car and Coach Park, near to Tate Liverpool. More information for drivers www.albertdock.com.

BY SHOPMOBILITY

Visitors may also like to make use of Liverpool’s Shopmobility service, on the third floor of the Liverpool ONE shopping centre. Equipment must be booked in advance and there is a charge.l. More information for drivers www.liverpool-one.com.

Accessibility

Accessible car parking

Limited pay and display parking is available near to Tate Liverpool inside the Albert Dock Gates near The Pump House public house (100 metres distance) and outside the Britannia Pavilion (100 metres distance).
A substantial number of charged-for Blue Badge parking bays are available on the ground floor of the Echo Arena multistorey car park (300 metres distance).
To book wheelchairs or enquire about additional parking access:

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Entrances to Tate Liverpool

Entrances to Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool is located in the Albert Dock complex, which includes period features such as cobbles and original Yorkstone paving.

  • There are no steep gradients on approaches to Tate Liverpool.
  • There is level access to the gallery.
  • The main revolving doors are operated manually.
  • The two side doors open automatically and are push pad operated. The doors are single width. The door opening is 110cm wide.
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Wheelchair Provision

Five wheelchairs are available to borrow during your gallery visit. You can book one in advance or ask a member of staff for one on your arrival.
To book:

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Guide & Hearing Dogs

Tate Liverpool welcomes guide dogs and hearing dogs.

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Concessionary admission and carers’ entry for special exhibitions

Visitors with a disability pay a concessionary rate, and carers’ entrance is free. Details are available on each special exhibition page.

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Blind and visually impaired visitors

Guide and hearing dogs

We welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

Braille, large print and audio

Tate Liverpool provides a range of interpretative material including information panels, labels and leaflets.

  • All leaflets are available in Braille, large print and audio (personal stereos are available on request). Just ask at the information desk.
  • Large print captions are available in all special exhibitions and collection displays.
  • We are trialling the provision of light-weight, high-definition magnifiers in our gallery spaces. Please ask a member of staff.

Visual description

Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool has visual description in the What’s On pages.

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Deaf and hearing impaired visitors

The following areas of Tate Liverpool are fitted with a hearing loop:

  • Foyer
  • Group reception room
  • Auditorium

A range of portable loop systems are available for use in meeting and event spaces which can be used by visitors with or without hearing aids.
Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool has a hearing loop in the What’s On Pages

BSL talks

Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool offers BSL interpretation in the What’s On Pages.

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Dyslexic visitors

  • We can provide various colours of transparent overlays, which may benefit some visitors with dyslexia when reading black-on-white text captions and leaflets.
  • All leaflets are available in large print.
  • Large print captions are available in all special exhibitions and collection displays.

Just ask at the Information desk.

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Community groups

Our programme for community groups offers a range of activities that can be tailor-made to suit the requirements of particular groups, such as visitors with learning disabilities.

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Facilities at Tate Liverpool

Information desk

The Information desk at Tate Liverpool is located three metres from the front entrance. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have about the artworks, building and facilities.

  • There is level access to the Information desk from the entrance
  • Lighting levels are bright
  • Seating is available in the foyer

Toilets

Female and males toilets are located next to the lift in the basement, 15 and 16 metres from the entrance respectively.
There is level access to both toilets and the lighting levels are bright.

Adapted toilets

There are adapted toilets at Tate Liverpool, which all visitors can use. Adapted toilets are situated:

  • 10.5 metres from the accessible entrance on the ground floor
  • in the basement next to the lift
  • between the rooms at the north end of the gallery on the first and second floors.

All adapted toilets are unisex. A key is not required.
The door to the ground floor adapted toilet opens inwards and is locked by a locking handle. As you face the toilet pan there is lateral transfer space of one metre on the left.
The tap type is lever. There is a functional emergency alarm. Wall mounted grab rails are on both sides of the toilet.

  • Other features are placed at the following heights above floor level:
  • Coat hook: less than 120 cm
  • Toilet seat: 45 cm.
  • Hand dryer: less than 130 cm.
  • Toilet roll holder: less than100 cm.
  • Sink: less than 74 cm.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good. Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

Changing Places toilets

Changing Places toilets are located locally on the Albert Dock and in Liverpool One. The nearest facility is at the Museum of Liverpool which is within a 15 minute walk from the gallery. Information is available on the Museum of Liverpool website.Changing Places toilets are also available in Liverpool One which is within a 20 minute walk from the gallery. The facility is located in the Liverpool One Information Centre.

Baby care facilities

There are three baby care rooms at Tate Liverpool, with a full range of facilities. They are located:

  • in the adapted toilet by the ground floor foyer
  • in the basement next to the standard female toilet
  • in the adapted toilet on the 1st floor gallery

Levels and lifts

The basement, ground, first, second and fourth floors are accessible to the public.

  • There are over 15 steps between floors
  • The steps are clearly marked
  • The lighting level is bright
  • There are handrails on both sides
  • There is a landing on each floor

Lifts

There are two standard passenger lifts located opposite the main entrance. The right hand lift provides access to all levels; the left hand lift provides access to the ground, first, second and fourth floor.

  • The lifts are 12 metres from the entrance
  • The dimensions of the lifts are 1.24 metres x 1.23 metres
  • There is a mirror in each lift to aid reversing out
  • The lifts have a visual floor indicator, Braille markings and an audible announcer
  • The external call buttons are at a low level
  • The lighting level in the lifts is bright

Lockers

Lockers are available and free to use in the basement at Tate Liverpool. A £1 coin deposit is required to use the lockers.

  • You may be requested to leave briefcases, bags, sticks or umbrellas in the lockers
  • Large bags and rucksacks must be placed in the lockers
  • If you have a large item or pram which will not fit in one of our lockers, please ask a member of staff in the foyer for assistance.”

Seating

Seating is available in the galleries. Portable folding stools are available on request – ask a member of staff or at the information desks

Café

There is level access to the Café at Tate Liverpool.

  • Assisted service is available
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre
  • No tables or chairs are permanently fixed
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70 cm
  • Menus are clearly written and presented in contrasting colours
  • They are hand held and available in large print
  • The type of food served is hot and cold meals, and snacks

    • Shop

    There is level access to the Shop at Tate Liverpool and ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

    Event spaces

    There are three event spaces for functions on the fourth floor, which has separate lift and toilet access. Other event spaces are available on the ground floor. Events and hospitality at Tate Liverpool

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    Contact Us

    Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
    Call +44 (0)151 702 7400

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