Tate Modern

All entrance is currently via the Turbine Hall, apart from if you have booked accessible parking.

To borrow a wheelchair or walker you can either book in advance or ask a member of staff on arrival (subject to availability). Reservation is free.

To borrow a mobility scooter please book at least 24 hours in advance of visiting. Reservation is free but you must have driven a mobility scooter before.

Enhanced cleaning regimes are in place and so you may be asked to wait whilst the wheelchair, scooter or walker is prepared.

To book:

• Email ticketing@tate.org.uk

• Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 - option 1 (daily 09.45–18.00)

Information desks

An Information desk is located in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 2. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have.

Toilets

Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.

A Changing Places toilet is available on Level 0 Natalie Bell Building. You can access the toilet using a RADAR key. RADAR keys are available from the ticket desks on Level 0, and from staff at the South Entrance on Level 1.

It offers:

• Plenty of room for carers
• Full room coverage electric hoist equipment
• Height adjustable changing bench
• Paper roll
• Height adjustable wash hand basin
• Non-slip floor
• Privacy screen
• Seating

Baby changing facilities

• The Baby Care Room is located on Level 0 Natalie Bell Building.
• Additional nappy-changing facilities are available in all toilets on each floor.

Lifts

• There are four lifts in the Natalie Bell Building, by the main stairs on each floor. You can reach the lifts from the Turbine Hall. These lifts are being prioritised for people who are not able to use the stairs or escalators
• There are eight lifts in the Blavatnik Building, situated by the main stairs on each floor
• Two RADAR Key operated lifts link the South Entrance on Level 1 and the Ticket desks in the Turbine Hall on Level 0. RADAR keys are available from staff at the South Entrance on Level 1, and from the cloakroom and ticket desks on Level 0

Cloakroom and Lockers

The cloakroom is currently closed. Please avoid bringing bulky coats and bags to the gallery. Items larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted.

Seating

• There are seats and benches throughout the gallery.
• Folding seats are available – just ask a member of staff or pick up a stool from the racks located on the concourses on levels 2, 3 and 4. Please clean the stool before and after use using the cleaning station provided.

Water fountains

Water fountains are currently turned off to reduce touchpoints in the gallery.

Food and Drink

There are opportunities to buy food and drink at Tate Modern outside the building on the River Terrace.

Tate Modern shops

There are opportunities to visit the shops at Tate Modern:

• The River Shop on Level 1 in the Natalie Bell Building
• The Terrace Shop on Level 1 in the Blavatnik Building

Member Facilities

The Members Bar is located on Level 5 Natalie Bell Building, accessible by lift from Level 4. You must book a timed slot to visit the gallery before visiting the Members Bar.

Large print guides

Large print guides are available for all exhibitions.

You can access printed versions in the gallery:

• Ask a member of staff the exhibition entrance. An enhanced cleaning regime is in place and all large print guides will be quarrantined for 72 hours after use.

You can access PDF versions on our website:

• Visit the relevant exhibition page and click on the blue box 'Read the exhibition guide'; click on the 'Download large print guide' button near the top of the page to read the guide or to save a copy to your device.

Large print captions are currently not available for the permanent collection. Visitors can borrow a magnifier from one of the Information Desks.

Magnifiers and Coloured Overlays

Magnifiers and coloured overlays are available from from the Information desk in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 2 and from all exhibition entrances. An enhanced cleaning regime is in place. Please ask a member of the team for more information.

Hearing loops

The following areas are fitted with a hearing loop:

• Information desks and ticket desk

Loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting feature in some artworks.

For more information before your visit contact us on:

• Email Information@tate.org.uk
• Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 - option 1 (daily 09.45–18.00)

• Coloured overlays and magnifiers are available at the Information desks and at exhibition entrances.
• Large print captions are available in all exhibitions. Ask a member of staff at the exhibition entrance.
• An enhanced cleaning regime is in place.

Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks. An enhanced cleaning regime is in place.

A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4. Ask a member of staff for more information.

Loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting feature in some artworks.

For more information before your visit contact us on:

• Email Information@tate.org.uk
• Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 - option 1 (daily 09.45–18.00)

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available at the Turbine Hall entrance – just ask a member of staff.

Access Events such as BSL talks Touch tours, Audio described tours, and Community groups are not currently being offered.

Due to the need for everyone to keep a safe distance in the galleries, we are not currently running any events. We’re continuing to review provision and programmes and hope to recommence events as soon as we can.

You can find the accessibility statement for our website here.

For queries about:

• mobility scooter reservations
• wheelchair reservations
• accessible car park reservations
• membership and ticketing services

Email ticketing@tate.org.uk
Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 option 1 (09.45–18.00 daily)

For queries about:

• general information to plan your visit

Email information@tate.org.uk
Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 option 1 (09.45–18.00 daily)

Our phone line supports the use of speech recognition apps.

We want to make sure that all our galleries are welcoming and accessible, your feedback will helps us to continue improving.

If you would like to leave us a comment about your visit or your experience of our website you can send your thoughts to us in the email templates below:

• Accessibility at Tate Britain
• Website feedback