Tate Modern

tate-modernTate Modern is the national gallery of international modern art. Created in the year 2000 from a disused power station in the heart of London, Tate Modern displays the national collection of international modern art. This is defined as art since 1900. Tate Modern includes modern British art where it contributes to the story of modern art, so major modern British artists may be found at both Tate Modern and Tate Britain.

Tate Modern is located on the south bank of the River Thames at Bankside, near Blackfriars Bridge, opposite St Paul’s Cathedral and next to the Globe Theatre.

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UBS Openings: Family Zone
Did you know that Tate Modern has a space just for kids? UBS Openings: Family Zone has lots of fun things to introduce you to modern art. Browse books about art designed for all the family, and use Start games during weekends and holidays to explore the galleries and encounter new ideas.

Level 3 Concourse
Free, no bookings taken – available anytime during gallery hours
For 5 years and over

Tate Teasers
Take a turn about the galleries with a Tate Teaser. These exciting paper-based games will get you talking about the art on display, and youโ€™ll think of loads of ways to carry on the fun at home

Levels 3 and 5
Free, no bookings taken – available daily from the Information Desks on Levels 1 and 2
For 6 years and over

Opening times:
Sunday โ€“ Thursday 10.00โ€“18.00
Friday and Saturday 10.00โ€“22.00

Entry is free except for major exhibitions

Website:
www.tate.org.uk

Nearest station:
Southwark (Jubilee Line) and Blackfriars (District and Circle Lines) are the closest underground stations both of which are approximately ten minutes walk away.

Address:
Bankside, London SE1 9TG (Map)

tate-boatAlso,
visit Tate Britain. Take the Tate Boat which runs every forty minutes along the Thames between Tate Modern, the London Eye and Tate Britain.

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