We have a small number of accessible parking spots for disabled visitors. Please book these spaces at least 24 hours in advance. Email ticketing@tate.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 10.00–17.00) to book.
When you arrive
Tate Modern is a large building in London next to the River Thames. The building was a power station, and it is now an art gallery.
Tate Modern faces the River Thames. The Turbine Hall entrance is around the corner to the right. The entrance is on a downhill slope and there are automatic doors.
At the back of Tate Modern is the the Blavatnik Building entrance. It is on Sumner Street. You can follow the curved wall up a sloped path to the automatic doors.
They are at the Ticket Desk and can help you buy a ticket for a special exhibition.
They can also help you sign up to become a Member.
Lockers
This is the paid locker area. It is in the Blavatnik Building on Level 0. If you need assistance with lockers, a Visitor Engagement Assistant at the Welcome Point will be happy to help.
Lockers are available in three sizes and can be rented for the entire day. The lockers do not accept cash.
Dimensions and prices:
Standard (£4 or £2 for Members, 36cm x 30cm x 43cm)
Large (£6 or £3 for Members, 44cm x 36cm x 42cm)
Jumbo (£8 or £4 for Members, 58cm x 44cm x 66cm)
Please note that the cloakroom in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 0 has now closed.
Finding the toilets
Toilets are located on each level in the gallery.
Please look for the toilet signs to direct you.
In the Natalie Bell Building, toilets are located opposite the escalators.
In the Blavatnik Building, toilets are located around the corner from the lifts.
The toilets can be noisy due to hand driers.
Hand sanitisers
Hand sanitisers are located at the entrance to the toilets.
Changing Places toilet
The Changing Places toilet is in the Natalie Bell Building on the ground floor. It is past the cloakroom on the left.
A RADAR key is needed for access to this room. You can borrow a RADAR key from the cloakroom or the ticketing desk.
Quiet room
There are two quiet rooms.
A quiet room on Level 4 of the Natalie Bell Building can be accessed from Room 7 of Materials and Objects
A quiet room on Level 2 of the Natalie Bell Building can be accessed from Room 4 of Artist and Society
These rooms are to help you take a break. There are arm chairs and coffee tables.
You can use our communication cards to ask for directions to facilities in the gallery. These include toilet, café, seating, shop, quiet room, and exit.
Show one of the cards to a member of Tate staff if you need to be shown to one of these places.
There are two colour versions and are available to download onto your device or print at home. Use whichever version you find easiest to read.
On Level 2 and 4 you will find paid exhibitions. These exhibitions can be busy.
Rules around the gallery
You cannot touch the artworks
You cannot eat in the galleries
You cannot drink in the galleries
You can take photos without a flash
Look out for markings on the floor and wire barriers around the art. This is so you do not get too close to the art.
The wire barriers make a sound if they are crossed. This is to help you know to step back.
Things to do
Tours and talks
There are guided tours and talks in the gallery where staff share stories about artists and artworks. These are free to join.
You can find the times for tours and talks on digital screens. You can also ask a member of staff.
Tours and talks meet at the top of the escalator on Level 2 of the Natalie Bell Building. You will see a sign with the tours happening that day.
10 minute talks
There are 10 minute talks that happen in the gallery spaces. These are free to join.
Visitor Engagement Assistants and Volunteers share stories and information about their favourite artworks in the gallery, which lasts 10 minutes. These change daily.
Look out for signs by artworks and meet by the sign at the time the talk is happening. Information about 10 minute talks will also be on the digital screens.
Tate Draw
There are digital drawing bars at Tate Modern called Tate Draw.
One is on Level 1 of the Natalie Bell Building. Another is on Level 3 of the Blavatnik Building.
You can sketch on a digital pad. Finished drawings get projected on the wall.
You can also save your drawing to a phone, or order a T-shirt to wear your creation.
Events
Sometimes there are events you can join, like a talk or a workshop.
They will take your food and drink orders in our cafés. They will also take your payment.
Water fountains
Water fountains are in the Natalie Bell Building in the cafés on Level 1 and Level 3.
Bringing your own food and drink
You are welcome to bring food and drink from home.
You can eat your packed lunches anywhere aside from the restaurants, cafés, and gallery spaces at Tate Modern. You can eat your own food on the concourses where we have some seating available.