Welcome to Tate Britain

Entry to the gallery is free for everyone, with a charge for some exhibitions. Booking is needed for exhibitions.

Members enjoy free entry to exhibitions - no need to book, just turn up with your card. Members can also bring up to 6 children for free to any exhibition.

Find out more information in our frequently asked questions or browse our family-friendly events below.

Yes, we welcome visitors with young children and buggies to come and enjoy the galleries.

Baby changing facilities are available on the lower floor near the Djanogly Café and near the Auditorium in the Clore Gallery.

You can breastfeed wherever you feel comfortable.

Visit the Djanogly Café on the lower floor to enjoy hot and cold food and drink. Take advantage of our Kids Pick and Mix lunch offer which includes a sandwich, fruit and a snack. High chairs are available.

You can also eat packed lunches outside the gallery entrances or in Millbank Gardens.

Yes, we offer private tour packages of our collection and exhibitions for families, groups and couples. Each tours can be tailored to the age range of your family. Prices start at £180, have a look at our different tour options.

Things for families at Tate Britain

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Get inspired before your visit

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A man and a boy sitting on pink cushions make something together facing away from the camera, outside Tate Britain

Photo: Alex Wojcik © Tate

Games to play in the gallery

You don’t need to be an expert to look at or talk about art. Don’t feel you have to ‘get it’ to enjoy it – take whatever you like from a piece.

You and your family can try these activities in any of the galleries. Remember it's ok to talk at Tate! It's ok to make some noise!

We encourage young people to explore art and idea to take ownership of the gallery.

Strike a pose

Get your child to secretly choose an artwork with a person in it. Once they have looked carefully at the pose, find a space in the room and encourage them to try to recreate the pose. The rest of the group can then try and spot the artwork the pose came from

Give us a clue

Encourage your child to find a portrait in the gallery that reminds them of someone in your group; someone famous; someone you all know (perhaps a neighbour or a friend). With the help of clues, the rest of the group can guess the chosen person

Children play with ribbons and costumes outside Tate Britain

Photo: Alex Wojcik © Tate

See it from their perspective

Get down to your child’s height and see what they see. The change in eye-level might make you think and feel differently

Get creative

Pick up a pencil and draw, doodle or dream within the gallery.

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