Tate Modern
Museum · Southwark, London

Tate Modern

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The museum occupies the Bankside Power Station in Southwark. It shows works by artists including Picasso, Warhol and Rothko across multiple floors. The Turbine Hall hosts large-scale installations and the upper levels offer river views.

On day 3 of London: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Entry to the permanent collection is free. Charges apply for special exhibitions.
Time needed
Allow at least two hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Southwark and Blackfriars tube stations are nearby. The Millennium Bridge links it to St Paul's.

Itineraries with Tate Modern

Day 3 of London: Weekend Escape

The Tower and Bankside

How Tate Modern fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Tower of LondonTower Hill
  2. 12:00Tower BridgeTower Hill
  3. 13:30Borough MarketSouthwark
  4. 15:30Tate ModernBankside
  5. 17:30Shakespeare's GlobeBankside
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Tate Modern questions

Is Tate Modern free?

The permanent collection has free entry. Temporary exhibitions require paid tickets.

How long to spend at Tate Modern?

Most people need two to three hours to see the main galleries.

How do you get to Tate Modern?

Take the tube to Southwark or Blackfriars. Walk across the Millennium Bridge from the City.

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