With the most extensive retrospective of her photography yet staged in the UK, Tate Britain celebrates Lee Miller as one of the 20th century's most urgent artistic voices.
First exposed to a camera by working in front of it, Miller was one of the most sought-after models of the late 1920s. She quickly stepped behind the lens, becoming a leading figure in the avant-garde scenes in New York, Paris, London and Cairo.
The exhibition will showcase Miller’s extraordinary career, from her participation in French surrealism to her fashion and war photography. Exploring her artistic collaborations, the exhibition will also shed light on lesser-known sides of her practice, such as her remarkable images of the Egyptian landscape in the 1930s.
With around 250 vintage and modern prints, including those never previously displayed, the exhibition reveals Miller's poetic vision and fearless spirit.
Determined to forge her own path, she later commented, ‘It was a matter of getting out on a damn limb and sawing it off behind you.’
Lee Miller is supported by the Lee Miller Exhibition Supporters Circle, Tate International Council, Tate Patrons, Tate Photography Acquisitions Committee, Tate Americas Foundation and Tate Members.
Lee Miller is organised by Tate Britain in collaboration with the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Lee Miller Fire masks, Downshire Hill, London 1941, printed 2007 Victoria and Albert Museum. Gift of Mark Hayworth-Booth, 2010© Lee Miller Archives, England 2025. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk
Lee Miller Portrait of Space, Al Bulwayeb, near Siwa 1937 © Lee Miller Archives, England 2025. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk
Lee Miller David E. Scherman dressed for war, London 1942 © Lee Miller Archives, England 2025. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk
Lee Miller Model (Elizabeth Cowell) wearing Digby Morton suit, London 1941 © Lee Miller Archives, England 2025. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk
Lee Miller Woman with hand on head (also known as Coiffure), Paris 1931 Art Institute of Chicago, Julien Levy Collection, Gift of Jean Levy and the Estate of Julien Levy, 1988.157.56 © Lee Miller Archives, England 2025. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk
The exhibition will be open until 22.00 on the following dates:
Friday 6 February 2026
Saturday 7 February 2026
Sunday 8 February 2026
Friday 13 February 2026 for Late at Tate Britain
Saturday 14 February 2026
Sunday 15 February 2026
When can I book to visit Lee Miller?
We still have tickets available for weekdays – tickets are selling quickly so advance booking is highly recommended. All daytime weekend tickets are now sold out for this exhibition, but tickets have just been released for extended hours until 22.00 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Will more tickets be available on the day?
We don't have day tickets available. You are welcome to check online or in person at the ticket desk for cancellations but please be aware that returned tickets for this exhibition are rare.
I am a Member, do I need to book a ticket?
Members enjoy free entry – no need to book, just turn up with your card. Join as a Member
Visit during our weekend Members Hours for a quieter time to see the exhibition. Members Hours take place on 7, 8, 14 and 15 February 2026 at 09.00–10.00.
Find out more about the Lee Miller exhibition with our exhibition guide.
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The Exhibition is on the Upper floor of the gallery.
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