The Tate Modern

The Tate Modern

  • Culture
  • Education
  • Landmark
  • Location

A modern art gallery based in London, you can find many works of art produced from 1900 to the present day. Formerly the Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern was established in 2000 to make use of the building and has become one of the largest galleries of contemporary and modern art.

As a travel group you’ll be able to attend workshops and even book a private tour. You’ll be able to explore the Tate collection and unravel artist’s ideas and processes while discovering your own inspiration. In the Turbine Hall, you can find large-scale sculptures that can only fit into a hall of this magnitude. You’ll be able to view the city skyline in the Viewing Level from a 360-degree range with the River Thames far beneath you. By visiting the Tanks, you can entertain yourself with performances, interactive art and video installations.

Right outside the museum is the bank of the River Thames and the Millennium Bridge. Crossing the bridge will bring you directly to St Paul’s Cathedral, ideal for tourists hoping to make the most of their day. Make sure to stop by and enjoy the scenery and nearby attractions.

Key Points
  • Henry Tate donated his collection and £80,000 to the government, his Philanthropy and the Sugar business is what allowed for Tate galleries to exist
  • Henry Tate introduced sugar cubes to the UK, Tate & Lyle sugar cubes can be found in UK supermarkets
  • Tate Modern is one of four galleries under the Tate name, the others being Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives in Cornwall and the National Gallery of British Art, now known as Tate Britain
  • The Tate Modern Bookshop in the Turbine Hall is regarded as one of the best art bookshops across London with copies of past exhibition catalogues and a wide range of illustrated children’s books. Tate Publishing leads in the visual arts
Location

The Tate Modern