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Our in-gallery team can help you get the most out of your visit. Whether it is how to plan your day or to share stories, ideas and opinions about the art on display, do ask us.
International modern and contemporary art
Sunday to Thursday 10.00–18.00
Friday to Saturday 10.00–22.00
Discover the powerful work of American artist Jenny Holzer
See how artists in Tate’s collection have responded to the impact of mass media
Investigate the processes artists use to make artworks, and how our responses are integral to the piece
Explore artworks from Tate's collection that respond to their social and political context
Discover artists from Tate's collection who have embraced new and unusual materials and methods
This display introduces you to some of the best-loved artworks in the Tate collection
Discover how artists working between the 1960s and the 1990s opened up new spaces for participation
Join writer Sheila Heti for a personal response to Bonnard and his artistic process
Join us for a conversation exploring the subversion of family values within Tanning's Surrealist works
Learn more about Dorothea Tanning’s seven-decade career in this curator-led talk
Southwark (Jubilee Line, 600 metres approx
Blackfriars: District and Circle Line, 800 metres approx
St Paul's: Central Line, 1,100 metres approx.
Routes 45, 63 and 100 stop on Blackfriars Bridge Road
Routes RV1 and 381 stop on Southwark Street
Route 344 stops on Southwark Bridge Road
Blackfriars 300 metres from the South exit; 800 metres from the North exit.
London Bridge 1,100 metres approx.
The Tate Boat runs every thirty minutes along the Thames between Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Other river services run between Millbank Pier and Bankside Pier.
Cycle Hire Docking Stations are located on New Globe Street and Southwark Street.
A drop off / pick up point is situated on Holland Street, just outside the main entrance.
There are no parking facilities at Tate Modern or in the surrounding streets. Public transport is the easiest way of getting to the gallery.
A drop off / pick up point is situated on Southwark Street, a short walk from the main entrance.
Join photographic artist Antony Cairns as he explores the city at night
Discover how this influential artist continues to produce art that is impossible to ignore
Discover the making of The Clock and hear from a range of people sharing their experiences of time
The conceptual artist's work explores the technical and sculptural nature of photography
See performances and interactive art and video installations; these galleries celebrate new art
A place for all to play, create, reflect and question what art can mean to our everyday
Behold awe-inspiring 360ᵒ views of the London skyline, from high above the River Thames
Casual bar with outdoor seating, bespoke drinks and snacks, and a full programme of evening events
Discover a range of artist books and specially selected products including designer collaborations, jewellery and prints
A contemporary architectural space serving modern British food with international influences
Our in-gallery team can help you get the most out of your visit. Whether it is how to plan your day or to share stories, ideas and opinions about the art on display, do ask us.
Entry to Tate Modern is free for everyone with a charge for special exhibitions. Visitors with a disability pay a concessionary rate, and entrance for companions is free. Tate Members and Tate Patrons get free entry to special exhibitions. Visitors aged 16–25 can join Tate Collective to access £5 exhibition tickets. Under 12s go free (up to four per parent or guardian) and £5 family child tickets are available for children aged 12 – 18 years.
See Booking and Ticketing FAQs for more information.
We take security very seriously. Read more about our approach to safety and rules for the gallery.
For reasons of safety and security, bags larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm), sports or recreational equipment (musical instruments), large wheelie bags or boxes are not permitted into the gallery. Foldable bicycles, large skateboards and child or adult scooters are permitted into the building but must be deposited in the cloakroom.
There is a left luggage facility at Waterloo station.
Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888
Information 09.00–18.00, daily; Membership and ticketing services 09.45–18.00, daily
Sunday to Thursday 10.00–18.00
Friday to Saturday 10.00–22.00
Last admission and ticket sales for special exhibitions Sunday – Thursday is at 17.15 and 21.15 on Friday – Saturday. Ticket desks close at this time.
We are closed 24–26 December, but open as usual on all other days of the year, including Bank Holidays and New Year’s Day.