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Tate Modern seen from across the Thames, the former Bankside Power Station

Tate Modern

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Tate Modern turned Bankside's decommissioned power station into one of the planet's great art spaces. The permanent collection is free and runs from Picasso and Dalí through Rothko and Warhol to contemporary installations. The Turbine Hall commissions are reliably spectacular — monumental works that exploit the building's industrial scale. The views from the restaurant and the Switch House extension are worth the visit alone.

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Artwork from the Gathering Ground collection display

Gathering Ground

A collection display bringing together works by artists including Abbas Akhavan, Abel Rodríguez and Zheng Bo, exploring the connection between environmental and social justice.

Now showing29 Jan 2025 – 7 Mar 2027· Free
Julio Le Parc, Instability (1959/1991), a kinetic light work

Julio Le Parc: Light. Colour. Action.

An immersive retrospective of seven decades of kinetic and interactive works, with light sculptures and geometric paintings that turn viewers into participants.

Now showing11 Jun – 3 May 2027
Self-portrait by Frida Kahlo

Frida: The Making of an Icon

Over 30 iconic works by Frida Kahlo alongside contemporary pieces, exploring her rise into a global cultural and commercial phenomenon.

Now showing25 Jun – 3 Jan 2027
Work by Ana Mendieta from her Silueta series

Ana Mendieta

Newly remastered films, early paintings and late sculptures by the Cuban-American artist, including her Silueta series, many never seen in the UK.

Now showing15 Jul – 17 Jan 2027
Tarek Atoui at a presentation, ahead of his Turbine Hall commission

Hyundai Commission: Tarek Atoui

The 11th annual Hyundai Commission fills the Turbine Hall with a site-specific installation by artist and composer Tarek Atoui, blending music, technology, sculpture and performance into multisensory environments.

Now showing13 Oct – 11 Apr 2027· Free
Long Chin-San, Riverside Spring (1942), a pictorialist photograph

Light and Magic: The Birth of Art Photography

Around 200 prints by more than 80 artists trace pictorialism, the first international art photography movement, across the globe.

Now showing14 Oct – 21 Feb 2027
Claude Monet, Water Lilies, on display at Tate Modern

Monet: Painting Time

Tate's first exhibition devoted exclusively to Claude Monet, bringing together paintings from lenders worldwide to explore his engagement with time, from instantaneous Impressionist moments to the Water Lilies series.

Upcoming25 Feb 2027 – 27 Jun 2027· Free
Yuan Jai, Jadeite Cabbage (1999), ink and colour on paper

Ink

Tate's inaugural exhibition devoted to ink painting, bringing together around 80 works by artists from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, organised around the themes of life, the garden and breath.

Upcoming22 Apr 2027 – 30 Aug 2027· Free
Work by the artist Baya

Baya

The UK's first solo exhibition of Algerian artist Baya, featuring over 100 gouache watercolours and ceramic sculptures that trace her impact across North Africa and Europe in the 20th century.

Upcoming10 Jun 2027 – 17 Oct 2027· Free
Work by artist Nalini Malani

Nalini Malani

A major survey of six decades of work by Nalini Malani, featuring monumental multi-media installations, animations, films and newly commissioned pieces exploring history, mythology and lived experience.

Upcoming1 Jul 2027 – 9 Jan 2028· Free
Work by artist Lynda Benglis

Lynda Benglis

A retrospective of over 50 works by American artist Lynda Benglis, spanning the late 1960s to the present across video, photography, sculpture and installation.

Upcoming30 Sept 2027 – 5 Mar 2028· Free
Work by Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch

An exploration of Edvard Munch's "soul paintings" through cinema and visual storytelling, featuring key works from The Frieze of Life alongside large-scale paintings, prints and archival material.

Upcoming11 Nov 2027 – 23 Apr 2028· Free

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Bankside, London SE1 9TG

Nearest station: Southwark, Blackfriars and St Paul's

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–21:00
SatToday10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Temporary exhibitions require paid tickets

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available free of charge. Audio-described and BSL tours available.

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Visitor Information

Is Tate Modern free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Tate Modern is free. Temporary exhibitions require paid tickets. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Tate Modern?
Tate Modern is open Mon–Thu & Sun 10:00–18:00, Fri–Sat until 21:00. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Tate Modern?
Tate Modern is located at Bankside, London SE1 9TG, in the Bankside area of London. The nearest stations are Southwark, Blackfriars and St Paul's.
What can I see at Tate Modern?
The world's most-visited modern art gallery, housed in a former power station on the Thames. Current highlights include Gathering Ground, The Tanks and Frida: The Making of an Icon.
Do I need to book Tate Modern in advance?
Tate Modern is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Temporary exhibitions require paid tickets. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Tate Modern?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Tate Modern accessible?
Step-free access throughout. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available free of charge. Audio-described and BSL tours available.

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