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Kevin Brenkman

Check out the view from the 10th floor! Large range of different artists , like Matisse, Monet, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp and many more! Book store is great for books about art and graphic design.

Gary Hor

Free admission . Head on over to Switch House for a 360-view of London. You can even take a peek at how the rich Londoners live at the adjacent ultra luxe condominiums. Privacy level: zero.

Lucie

One of my favorite places in London. See the caffe and also the new 10th floor viewing platform . The view to London apartments was surprising

Mark

The building is amazing and it’s great to wander in and out of each gallery seeing such different types of art in very different forms. The setting is excellent too being located right by the Thames .

Rob SW18

Great way to spend a couple of hours looking at the exhibits . Good gift shop too and on The Thames so always good to combine a visit with a walk along the river . Food and drink served too.

Pinar E.

Spare good amount of time if you are a fan of contemporary art because this place has a massive and great collection! Dont miss the temporary exhibitions , though visiting all will take more than a day

Cheen The Curious

On level 3 of the Boiler House stack, there are balconies overlooking the River Thames . Walk past the gift shops & you will find the doors out to scenic views of the waterfront

Glenn Ebert

A premier institute for world class modern art , including a robust portfolio of pop art . Don't forget to grab a cup of Earl Grey on the top floor and take in the stunning views .

Cheen The Curious

Track down a Salvador Dalí painting "Autumnal Cannibalism" on level 2 of the Boiler House stack. Surreal & full of interpretations

Hani E

Brilliant way to spend an afternoon or a full day. The views on the top floor are pretty good, too! (If you’re willing to wait for the lift, but it is free!)

Sarah Madden

Diverse collection of contemporary art displayed, plus it’s free entry! Some exhibitions are paid but you can see a lot for free. Make sure to go to the 10th floor for a fantastic view of the city

Katy Zack

One of the best museums in the world. Don't miss the Rothko room. Sit and meditate in the room as the colors evoke moods in you.

Thomas Defise

I would strongly advice to reserve one day in the weekdays if you want to do an exhibition , do the tour of the free displays. TIP : Do at least one of the 3 different free tours (12AM, 1PM, 2PM)

bilgi safak

u have to go there for pump it new things about art..there are lots of young innovater artist/painter/performer's exhibitions .. the time pass very quickly and you can give a break on 7.th floor's cafe

Chris Miles

An amazing space that needs to be seen to be appreciated. Always something interesting to see and a nice part of town with plenty of other great things to see and do. Good shop as well .

Ben Adelie

Great building in itself, the art exhibitions aren't always good (sometimes not even art per se) - They don't seem to do any installaitons in the turbine hall any more.

Shamsa Abdulrahman

Beautifully designed museum with nice exhibitions . Some are free. Members get special prices on entries/merch. Easily accessible with a bus station , tube and taxis around

Joan Duong

Went to see the infinity rooms and absolutely blown away. I always love the Tate Modern, it's always a place where I can destress and enjoy the arts and ambience.

Boaz Sachs

Try to attend midweek if possible to avoid large crowds. Also a good idea to start from the top and work your way round to speed the process up

Cristiana Rodrigues

building is amazing, views specially the 360 one from top floor. Check exhibits before you go sometimes they can be a little frustrating or too conceptual for some. 1 of my favorite museums in tow.

Erifili Gounari

Rothko , Warhol, and you also get to see some of Picasso & Dali. Admission is free, and the gift shop has some really interesting art-related books that are definitely worth checking out.

New York Habitat

The most visited modern art gallery in the world, Tate Modern features a vast collection of art and exhibitions of all shapes and sizes. Go to the bar at the top for a great view of London.

Tamás

A must-see if you're in London. The gift shops are fantastic and there are some mindblowing stuff in the free exhibitions too. They have oat milk in the bar and the coffee is excellent too.

Joe C

The Tate Modern is a must-visit for any modern art fan, but a fun thing to make sure you won't miss is the mist performance art near the Switch House.

Andres Schondube

Always has been a great museum , and now with the opening of the switch house even better, I recon it has the best to the city of London

Globetrottergirls Dani

One or the best contemporary art museums in the world, with great permanent as well as temporary exhibits . A must visit for art lovers.

M U

????Give at least a half day. Take a break at the cafe and ask if they have the red velvet cake ????????????. See the Babel Tower installation(if still there) and read the explanation. ????

Joan L.

The museum is pretty large and quite stunning against the backdrop of the Thames . Only 4 out of 10 floors was open probably due to post-lockdown; most of the exhibits focus on society and politics

Sherie Swerdlow

Love this place, space, art . One of my favorite lunch spots in the Modern Cafe as the view is spectacular. You can walk across the Millennium bridge after your visit and tour St. Paul's Cathedral .

Pam Lin

One of my favorite Museums in London. It's free (only need to pay for special exhibits ) and has a great view of the bank from the cafe/balconies. Spend some time in the Rothko Room.

Journey City Guides

This museum houses historic British art and some contemporary works. Extensive Turner collection. Free entrance for the permanent colllection. Always interesting exhibitions on a regular basis

J L

Free admissions with suggested donations. Great way to spend a few hours looking at weird "art " housed in a interesting building. Note that special exhibitions require tickets.

Augustus Collection

Sitting on the banks of the River Thames , it is Britain’s National Art Museum . It features an array of modern and contemporary art and should be top of the list of any serious art enthusiast. Read more

Dan Mondragón Somera

Free entrance (with the exception of one or two exhibits ). It is quite big so plan ahead. You can also enjoy the ride and cross the Millenium bridge ;)

Andrew Baker

Beware the large numbers of school groups during the middle of the day during the week! Still a fantastic gallery - The collection of surrealism works is superb, including Arp, Duchamp, Dali and more!

Cheen The Curious

Did you know? Tate Modern was originally the Bankside Power Station (built by British architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott after WWII)

Parris Khachi

The mona hatoum exhibit is probably the best modern art collection I've ever seen. Meaningful, detailed, and not to mention really cool looking.

John Booth

Even if you're not an art fan come and check out the amazing building. Great views from the cafe if you can get a seat and the main shop is worth a browse for gifts . Plus it's all free!

Julia Kate

Free exhibitions are great, as are the paid. Though at the moment you'll want to see both which is a little pricey . Go to the viewing deck on level 3. Stunning

Anna Ellegaard

Gerhard Richter, Lucian Freud, Mark Rothko , the Surrealists, the great spaces, Kandinsky, the Minimalists, the Warhol, the BOOKSHOP ! ???? Could go on forever.

Maddie Lippincott

Incredible place to explore even if you don't like art . Art is not my thing at all and I would definitely go back again. Could spend a whole day or just an hour here. Do not miss it.

Stefanie Ladangh

Great museum with an incredible collection of modern art that you can visit for free. The architecture of the building itself is also worth the trip across the Thames .

Olga Tsybulska

There is a cafe on one of the highest floors. Go there and enjoy the picturesque view of the city . St Paul's Cathedral looks magnificent from here.

Zara Khan

What a fantastic journey. What a treat! Picasso , Dali, Kandinsky, jasper, pollock, mark Rothko , man ray and more! Highly recommended for modern art lovers!!

Andrew C

Quite unique, way more modern than expected. Many of the exhibits involved multimedia and felt futuristic, plus lots of sculptures and large off-the-wall items!!! Huge space , esp with Blavatnik bldg

SALT Online

First presented at SALT Beyoglu (Istanbul, Turkey ) in 2011, Hrair Sarkissian’s “Istory” (2010) is currently on show in “Points of Memory: A timeline of Conflict, Time, Photography ” at Tate Modern.

Luciano Silva

Free access in some areas with Picasso and Dali's paintings , between many other artists ! Very nice place with beautiful architecture based on an old power station! Enjoy the view to Thames river too!

Tomas Groozdas

Concrete structure of The Tanks is so powerful and brutal! You have to experience that.

Lee Hart

free to enter, always changing art never the same pieces on display. you can easily spend half a day wandering round. special exhibits you need to pay for, but the vast majority is free

Esra

You can spend hours here. It is a great opportunity to see modern works of art : Picasso , Modiglian, Mondrian for free.

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Fantastic views of the Thames & a lot of land marks. On sunny days, great to sit outside on terrace. Cocktails, very nice too. - Louise Mc F

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Breathtaking industrial design. People watching Mecca. International art exhibitions. Free wifi. - Dave Marshall

7.1
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Tate Modern Restaurant

The view is magnificent! Just enjoy your coffee/tea, along with delicious desserts, or a glass of wine with your meal. - Anna Protopsalti

9.5
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The Cafe is massive and the dining rooms are extremely beautiful and photo-worthy! Gluten free items available as well. - Bree

9.4
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Obviously one of the best art collections in the world. Well curated and displayed, lately many highly popular interesting exhibitions. - Charles Polák

9.2
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Royal Academy of Arts

Love their cafe/restaurant Very chilled atmosphere with good selection of drinks & cakes. Try the cranberry, apple, cucumber cooler. - Catherine Monfils

9.5
Farmers Market
Borough Market

love all the turkish delight and d giant flavored meringues and omg the paella is delicious! - Jackie Leung

9.2
Church
St Paul's Cathedral

Beautiful and stuning cathedral! My fav place in London so far! The restaurant is also very nice! - Juli Foranna Juliero

9.2
Theater
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

amazing place, love it. Different venues for different events, restaurant and a small concert room lit only by candles - friendly stuff too - Lilian D.