Tate Modern Viewing Level

I walked from Waterloo to the Riverside entrance. There was no queue to get in. Upon entry, they did a quick bag search, and then I was on my way to explore the weird and wonderful art collection. It's easy to navigate. There are lifts, stairs, and escalators taking you to each floor. I didn't purchase tickets to any of the paid exhibitions as I wanted a relatively cheap day out. The museum is interesting even if you aren't a huge art fan, they have benches everywhere so if you get tired you can take a break while admiring the artwork.

A fantastic café located inside the Tate Modern, offering one of the best panoramic views of London. Whether you're stopping by after exploring the galleries or simply looking for a peaceful spot in the city, this place is a hidden gem. The atmosphere is calm and inviting — perfect for enjoying a coffee alone, catching up with a friend, or even for a casual date. The coffee is great, and the food menu is both fresh and varied, with options that cater to different tastes. One of the highlights is the spacious terrace, where you can sit and take in the stunning skyline views across the Thames. It's a rare and relaxing spot in the heart of London, ideal for a quiet break with quality drinks, food, and an inspiring setting.

There are two sets of Lifts to the upper floors. On the right - up to Level 4 only and to the Left - up to Level 4 then express up to 10. Located on the top floor of the Blavatnik Building, Level 10 offers a selection of hot and cold drinks Tate Coffee, Jing tea and snacks. The views across to the North of the river are unsurpassed on a clear day. Unfortunately the balcony area is permanently closed.

So many floors full of exhibits. Definitely get here early or visit during the week to avoid the crowds. It’s massive so definitely come back it can be much to try to see it all.

Stunning views. The actual indoor viewing area has seating and a coffee bar. It's a Happy Space.

Most of these drawing fall into 3 categories: genuine works of art, „so simple I could draw them” and paint applied randomly to a sheet of paper. Unfortunately most of the art here falls into the two last categories.

The views were nice, but the balcony was closed off and therefore inaccessible. Other reviewers have said that the balcony is only open in summer, but I would have thought that mid spring is warm enough! There were also signs requesting that photos not be taken due to privacy of nearby buildings’ residents. That’s reasonable I guess, but it meant that I couldn’t get a nice photo either. And finally: a coffee was £4. Pass.

Good view over the city, great place to visit for a free admission! 4 pounds for a drink is decent for the location.

What can I say that hasn't already been said; I mean it is THE Tate. Wonderful art museum. And a nice place for a free toilet if you're taking a walk along the Thames.

Enjoyed my visit to this musesum.museum. Had a great tasting tumeric latte. Interesting unique art!

Modern art of the world museum with several floors of art on display! 10th floor has best view and an espresso bar! We came here after visiting the Shard, which unfortunately due to cloudy weather did not covet the best views of London. Even the tower of Lôndon nearby was hardly a picturesque site! They did offer complimentary visit until March 2025 or when weather is more agreeable... So, Tate Modern was a nice relief and with just good a view on the 10th floor while I sip my iced mocha latte was truly a treat! Coffee here is much stronger than in the U.S.. Cocoa topping reminds me of my home country long ago...I did not start drinking coffee until i moved, worked and lived in Seattle in my prime adult years, yet, I supposed one of few moments I actually felt nostalgic and -by a simple cup of good coffee-absolutely the best drink of the civilized world!!!

Admittedly, I don't make my way to museums very often, but when in London with the family, my husband and I thought it was important to go to a couple... and the Tate Modern was the one that was top on our list! Our kids (11 and 13 at the time) really enjoyed the live art areas and I did too! While we didn't get to explore half of the exhibits, since the museum is so large, we enjoyed those that we did. We loved that admission was free and given more time in London, we would have spent many more hours here... Even so, we were impressed and I do recommend a visit to the Tate Modern if you're in town. As with all museums, there is a gift store with some fun items for purchase as well. Enjoy!

Huge hallways and nice one hour tours. Make sure you leave lots of time to see the artwork. There is a couple of Andy Warhol pieces. Friendly staff here and a cafe.

Modern art museum that's free?! Cool way to spend an hour if you have nothing to do. Wasn't too crowded and they have a gift shop.

I don't have anything brilliant to reveal about the Tate Modern except to say it's the ideal place to hang out when you're waiting for check-in at your hotel. Jamie W. and I were staying nearby at the Sea Containers London off the South Bank promenade. I've been to this museum several times but not Jamie, so we spent a couple of hours roaming the former Battersea Power Station. The massive Turbine Hall never fails to impress. It has gotten even bigger by over double the gallery space since my last visit with the addition of the twisted brick Blavatnik Building extension. The collection of modern art is extensive with 60,000 permanent works in constant rotation. All the greats are represented though I have to say there isn't really a singular signature piece that defines the museum other than the architecture itself. But who can complain when it's free? Yes, that always blows me away given the breadth of work presented here. They do charge for special exhibitions, so out of curiosity, we paid £22 to see "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind", quite an expansive hodgepodge of film, music, poetry, photography, and participatory art where we could leave our own mark on an art piece. Well, it was better than we thought it would be, but thank God, we just got a message our room was ready. Oh, I forgot to mention the slow elevators. RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

Interesting museum but I would say it should be regulated a bit better for age restrictions. I really enjoyed the fact that a lot of museums are free in the UK and some of them have cute touches like a wish tree where you could write a wish and hang it in hopes of it coming true. They have small activities for kids that's interactive. There are other parts of the museum where there's videos and photographs of different men and women doing inappropriate/sexual poses and acts that are up for display for anyone to see. That was super weird and uncomfortable. It didn't feel at all like art. Otherwise, it's a cool museum. They also had the yoko ono exhibit but it wasn't free so I didn't check it out.

Earlier this year when my wife was planning our European trip, she mentioned that a majority of the museums in London are free. Being that we love to visit museums during our travels, this was music to our ears. Ironically, a cousin of mine who resides in London, suggested that we visit the Tate Modern museum. Therefore, on our third day of being in London, we ventured to the Tate Modern. Upon arrival, we were enamored by the open space, simplistic architectural design of the museum. When entering each exhibit, you're greeted by thorough details of what you're viewing and supporting artifacts (like most museums). Since we were visiting during traditional work & school hours, the museum was not terribly busy. Therefore, we did not feel rushed when reading descriptions and viewing the various modes of artifacts. Like many museums, sometimes the amount of exhibits can be overwhelming (not complaining). However, there were a number of inclusive exhibits that really stood out to us. One being the Nikita Gale light show that focused on Tina Turner's Private Dancer. Second being the exhibits that highlighted the work, struggles, and sometimes murder of individuals that identify as LGBTQ+. We also fancied the Guerrilla Girls exhibit that brought attention to the discrimination faced by women and people of color. Unfortunately, four floors of the museum were closed (more than likely due to the construction of new exhibits) during our visit. As a heads up, there are certain exhibits within the museum that require payment. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Tate Modern, I highly recommend this museum!

This museum is free of charge and a close walk from Borough market. It has some interesting exhibits and some incredibly odd ones. It's worth a visit if you're in London.

Gayle and I spent fairly compact visit to the Tate Modern during our recent trip the UK. Maybe she was impressed that I visited the Tate Modern on opening day, or that this modern arts museum was kind on the walking way back to our hotel from our Tower of London tour. Observations: 1. The Tate Modern architecture (outside and especially the great hall inside) continues to impress in an "Oh Wow!), sort of way. 2. We were underwhelmed by the gift shops, of which we perhaps expected more of a production like the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. 3. There is no admission charge, which allowed us to wonder through some pretty interesting exhibits. BUT: 4. The special exhibitions cost money and they are priced individually. For example, Gayle and I were interested in the Yoko Ono and Expressionist exhibits. That would have cost us 22 pounds each or 88 pounds total (about $112). Joining the Museum as members may have been more economical, which was probably their point.

Plan ahead - the tickets and the time. We had to stop by, even for a little bit. And frankly, the little bit (1 exhibition for approximately 1 hour) felt really, really rushed. The space is huge, so plan accordingly. There are a number of exhibitions that require a ticket, and get sold out way in advance. Still, the one we got to see - Philip Guston - was expansive, thought-provoking, and left us wanting to come back for more, next time we are in London.

I'm not much of a "modern" art fan so take my review with a grain of salt. I stumbled upon this art museum while I was wondering around town crossing millennium bridge. Admissions is free and welcome to walk ins so I decided to check it out. There are a lot of free exhibits to check out along with paid parts of the museum. The free portion was so so, unless you're here to see a featured exhibit I wouldn't consider this a must see attraction in London, more some something to kill time.

I looooove The Tate and here's why: + It's full of colorful, bold, interesting modern art + They have really interesting exhibits + There's an awesome first-floor coffee shop + It's located on the Thames River + It's situated right between Shakespeare's Globe Theater and Founder's Arms, one of our favorite little outdoor pubs with great views of the city This is a must-visit on maybe... your second or third trip. I'd prioritize seeing the city if it's your first visit, but if you're coming back and have more time to spend or love art, this is a great place to explore for a few hours.

First time at the Tate. I will make this a regular stop on future visits to London. Free and yet priceless in artistic value. So many exhibits, you'll have to plan for at least half a day to properly explore all the floors and experiences. The video artworks were engrossing. Music and images. So many ways to interpret the human experience. Plan for a walk along the Thames as you make your way to the museum. The multitude of people are artworks in and of themselves.

The Tate Modern was founded in 1899 & is one of the world's largest museums. It's housed in what was originally the Bankside Power Station. I was curious where the name Tate came from and discovered Henry Tate was a sugar magnate who invested in the arts. Here we found Great Britains collection of international modern & contemporary art. We spent two hours here seeing only about half of the museum, and could've spent a significantly longer time. Each Exhibit was totally thought-provoking; I didn't know whether to laugh or cry -just profound! Annually the Turner Prize is held here and is awarded to an artist who is either British or working in Great Britain. It is usually the subject of great controversy & creates media attention for contemporary British art, as well as attracting demonstrations. Modern is free & forms part of the 4 museum Tate group along with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.

I have never been one to appreciate modern art. Always thought it went above my head. This trip to Tate might be the turning point. It is all about context and reading about the inspiration being the art made all the difference. I felt the same way about opera until they started showing the sub titles so I knew what was going on. Don't judge me! All about the context...

Been trying to get to see this exhibition for the longest time. Tickets were sold out in NY and in London during my last visit. So grateful to finally get Yayoi Kasuma tickets for only 10GP online. Kasuma's art is an immersive one. "Forget yourself. Become one with eternity. Become part of your environment" Kasuma. She is a living artist and her art is popular around the world, featured on current LV bags and art installations. The Tate Modern itself is free and the special Exhibition was on the 4th floor. The exhibition was actually quite small and consisted of 2 small rooms, with the Chandelier of Grief and the Infinity room. There was a line to get into the rooms and you have 2 minutes to appreciate the art before the staff tells you to leave. If you feel 2 minutes was not enough, you may line up again and usually the lines moved fairly quickly. There is a gallery and 2 slide shows, other than that, it was a small cozy exhibition. A wonderful experience to see the world through Yayoi Kasuma's eyes.

You can always expect to find great exhibits happening at the Tate Modern! And for this visit, there was no exception. The 'A World in Common. Contemporary African Photography' exhibit was phenomenal. You could easily spend an entire weekend (or more) exploring the numerous floors and spaces filled with modern art representative of artists around the globe. One of the beauty's of visiting the Tate Modern is the incredible architecture and structure of the building itself, the diversity of art work on display and the constantly evolving works from their curators.

If you are in London, and you have the opportunity to go see Tate modern take it! This huge art museum is filled with modern art pieces - from film documentaries on political situations to sculptures to paintings - something will speak to you. The thing I love about all the museums in London is they are free to walk in - they ask for a donation if you are able but it allows anyone and everyone to go in and appreciate the art. What a wonderful concept. Tate Modern needs about 3-4 hours to get through the whole thing but you can go through areas quicker if you want and slow down for others!

Lots to see in that museum and it's free except for some exhibits. I especially like the guided tours, all different and a good way to learn about the artists and ask questions. They last about 45 minutes and you may want to call ahead as they sometimes get canceled. If you need a break, there's a restaurant and a coffee shop with beautiful views.

I can't believe the Tate isn't just a 5 star full stop. Come on people - this is one of the best modern art museums on the planet and it's free. Before I lived in London I traveled to the city on a regular basis and nearly every visit also included a trip to the Tate. Their regular collections are extraordinary, their special exhibits always interesting, and the building itself always leaves me feeling like I'm in a massive modern minimal temple to human expression. I don't know what I can add to this other than to signal my support for such a world class institution and temple for human expression by putting another 5 star review in.

Way a way to while away the day! The Tate Modern is a huge, multi-level delight featuring multiple gift shops, craft areas for children, and a rooftop patio perfect for capturing the city skyline. Bless you London and your many free museums! There is something here for different people of all ages to enjoy and my walk from the Waterloo Station area to the Tate Modern was easy and enjoyable. Less than 30 years old, the Tate Modern is a brilliant addition to European museums that both charm and delight is.

Really nice modern art, and the facility is gorgeous, but a little skimpy on the good stuff.

Free entry to museum, but special exhibits are fee areas. The free art it not what I consider art. Examples are ropes hanging from ceiling and Vietnamese photo porno.

The Tate Modern is a fantastic modern art museum that is FREE to the public (you read that correctly, folks!) that is situated along the Thames River. They have incredibly cool pieces of work from artists like Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, and Roy Lichtenstein just to name a few. Like most museums, you have to pay to explore their special exhibits like the Yayao Kusama Infinity Mirror exhibits, but there is still plenty to experience without it. A really fantastic and easily accessible museum that I would recommend to anyone to come through, even if only for a few hours.

This museum reminds me of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. I did not like the outside design of the building - it looked very plain and boring to me. The art within itself is a decent collection of modern art from around the world. Some of the more famous pieces are by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, and Picasso. The best part about this museum is that it is free. I know that this museum is very famous in London. However, if it was not free, I would give it three stars, as I am not a big fan of modern art myself.

To be honest, I'm a bit of a modern art skeptic, but I did enjoy my time here. I think my biggest takeaway is some of the differences between the iconic renaissance-style art you see in much of London compared to modern art, especially in the artists' intention, and the way they want you to feel. The free exhibits started out with a display on color and its affect on our thoughts and emotions. As a marketer, I found this very interesting, but not necessarily show-stopping. It then moved into some pretty dark takes on slavery and freedom. Overall, I liked some exhibits more than others - I'm not a huge fan of multimedia (video) art. For the price point (FREE!), this is well worth the time, but not necessarily a must-visit if you're not super into modern art. If you do decide to visit, keep an open mind! Modern art isn't necessarily meant to be enjoyed in the same way as other types - it isn't always pretty, but Tate Modern presents it in a relatable and understandable way.

One of my most favorite museums in London, the Tate modern always impresses. The permanent collection is filled with gems. Meanwhile, the ever-changing special exhibits are always a delight. Right now, you can visit Yayoi Kusama's Mirror Rooms, although good luck getting tickets. They're sold out through September 2022. Even if you can't get in there though, visiting the Tate is highly worthwhile. Best of all, The permanent collection is always free. So, you really have no excuse. Be sure to stop by at the outdoor observation balcony on the fourth floor for views of Saint Paul's cathedral and the River Thames.

Great museum featuring modern art. I went for the Lubaina Himid show and it was amazing. I also decided to stay and see works from the permanent collection. Best part is that I got to see work from the "historical canon" that I learned about in art school. It's way great to see these pieces in person to get an additional perspective on what makes them great/important. The museum is currently doing timed entry so your best bet would be to get your tickets online ahead of time

I'm a fan of modern art and the Tate Modern museum didn't disappoint. This museum could be comparable/ similar to MoMA museum (in NYC) as another reviewer noted. It's free admission, but there are some special exhibits where you have to book in advance. We booked tickets to "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms" almost two months in advance and I signed up for email notifications to be notified for ticket releases. It's 10 GBP per admission ticket. We did the 10am time slot and it wasn't super busy. We got about 2-3 minutes inside each infinity room. There's also photographs of Yayoi Kusama life and her work in the exhibit. After that, we explored the entire museum and we saw other modern artworks and sculptures. I would return whenever I visit London again.

The one positive thing I can definitively say about the Tate Modern is that it's somewhat free. What do I mean by this? Well, you can get in and see some art for free. The majority of the exhibitions are ticketed, and it took me forever to find the "free" section of the museum, so I spent my first 30 minutes aimlessly wandering trying to find the art. The selection is underwhelming, although they do have some cool pieces. My favorite was the collection of objects that were found during a dig in the Thames like old pottery and bones but admittedly it was something that belonged more in a natural history museum than a modern art museum. The building is dauntingly large and interesting to wander but there just isn't much inside. If you have time to kill and are in the area it's worth a stop but I wouldn't consider it a destination museum.

The Tate Modern is a new museum on the south bank. Crowded in the afternoon but very much worth the trip. Many exhibits are free. Visited the Cezanne temporary exhibit. Nice selection of his art and narrative provided of his life. Hard to take any pictures without people. This one was funny.

Wow this museum was absolutely incredible. First, just getting into the building is a really unique experience. I loved that it didn't feel like a traditional museum. There was a live performance taking place as soon as I walked in, everyone was quiet and fully engaged. The museum is also free, there are many levels to explore and enjoy... you only pay for the special exhibits - I had the opportunity to be present for the Surrealism Beyond Borders, Lubaina Himid, Yayoi Kusama's infinity room. I got really lucky! I loved everything about Tate Modern. I look forward to visiting again in the future.

Fabulous museum in a fabulous building and it's FREE! Wherever you walk in this massive museum there are art pieces, on the floor, on the walls, short films and more. As is typical, I loved some works and didn't like others. The building itself is a piece of art! Definitely a must for art lovers or not.

Finally! I can say I have been to the famous Tate Modern. We purchased some warm nuts from a peddler outside and loved them, easily walked inside with our electronic tickets (booked online in advance) and roamed the various galleries enjoying art for about an hour before they closed. It's walkable from some of the markets in London so we spent Sunday morning at Burough market and then walked along the water to the Tower and then walked to the Tate. Beautiful art inside and love that this is free to visit.

Absolutely breathtaking! The awe-inspiring building offers something for everyone. The availability of free exhibits is especially fantastic for someone on a budget. When my friend took me here, I left feeling utterly amazed. The place is wonderfully grand, and if I had more time, I would have gladly never left.

Great modern art museum! There was so much to see! A little secret is if you check your bag you can also keep it there all day and walk around to the other museums nearby! The museum is spread out. So just know theres 2 sides to walk back and forth to. Some of the exhibits are a fee so just be aware of that as well. The gift store is also really cute and they change their exhibits around. Great thing to do while visiting London.

First museum during my trip and I gotta say, this place is huge. So many levels and exhibits and most of it free! When I arrived there was actually a fire drill so everyone was outside for maybe 10 minutes but after that, it was super efficient to get back in. As long as you have tickets beforehand you should have no trouble. There are some truly beautiful pieces of art but also it felt like some of it was too much for me. I still recommend this museum if you are interested in modern art or if you have a free afternoon because it deserves to be visited regardless. It's also near so many beautiful stops like the borough market and if you get in by the millennium bridge you get a bit of Harry Potter filming location giddiness.

Very disappointed they only had 1 Jackson Pollack displayed but offer a 5 week class on the artist. Wth?

Found over on Bankside, along Southbank. Such a wonderful place to visit. Lot's to do and see. Beautiful art.

Last time I visited the Tate they had a Rodin exhibit. There is now a viewing platform. At the time I visited it was closed, may have been due to an incident (I heard some rumbling about). In any case, the Tate Modern remains a gem along the southbank that is not only FREE to visit but absolutely world class. One of my favorites museums, I love Modern Art so this is right up my alley.

Amazing museum in London. It's free entrance (although reservations are encouraged) and there are some paid exhibitions. The installations free of charge are good and the location: right next to the Thames, is unbeatable.

Loved this museum and was so glad I decided to stop by on my weekend trip to London. If you like modern art, you should definitely come here. They had more exhibits/levels than I expected so I spent a decent part of my day there. They also have so many cafes and even a restaurant here. They have a cafe on the top level with a great view of London. The museum is also connected to the Millenium Bridge, which is pretty cool.

The Tate Modern is located in the East part of London, in the vicinity of St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, and the very awesome, foodie-heaven known as Borough Market. I like modern art and really enjoyed the MOMAs in NYC and SF, but the Tate is just AOK for me. As a tourist I enjoyed the National Gallery and British Museum a bit more. The Tate is comprised of several buildings, and there are escalators in each leading to exhibits. Navigation is a bit tricky for sure. I liked how they have plenty of seating, free wifi, and large and clean restrooms. You can also get a really nice view of the Millennium Bridge and see St. Paul's Cathedral from the upper levels. Some of the cool exhibits I saw: 1. Salvador Dali's Lobster Telephone: Surreal and weird, like something out of David Cronenberg. Its supposed to represent food and sex but I don't get it. 2. Cildo Meireles' Babel: An impressive tower of radios stacked on high, with technology spanning several generations. Reminds me of something you might see in American Gods. 3. Gaston Lachaise' Elevation: Cool nude bronze statue standing on tippy-toes. Heavy and light at the same time! 4. Peter Sedgley's Cycle III: They used several light sequences on a programmable timer so you get funky color patterns as you see the painting, like the Eye of Sauron.

What a unique and beautiful experience walking through the different exhibits at the Tate Modern. Such a modern environment and different from any museum you will go to. The modern art is real and rare. Artists don't hide anything and make known their place in the world. As much as I love old art history it is important to see the artists present today in museums. I hope to return one day.

Wow, one of the weirdest, most random museums I've ever been to. It definitely reminded me of the MoMA back home in NYC. There are four free parts of international modern and contemporary art, and for the rest, you have to pay. It took me about an hour and a half to wander through these four parts; some of the art is provocative, some is thought-provoking, some raunchy, some boring, some political, some emotional, some feminist, and of course, you've got a lot of the "I could've done that myself" art. There was this light installation room that I thought was unique. There was another wire art exhibit that stood out for me. There was even a robot-type structure made by Parvis Tanavoli that caught my eye. It's pretty interesting, but I wouldn't say this is a "must-visit" museum of London; I'd come if you're looking for something different and non-touristy, though. Their gift shop is one-of-a-kind! If you want to find something weird, informational, or entertaining pertaining to art, architecture, or London, I'd definitely suggest coming here. One thing I will say is a must is a visit to their rooftop. What a view! Go check it out for at least ten minutes. Instead of doing the London Eye or the Skygarden, come see all of London for free from here.

Do yourself a favor and go up to the top of the building. The view of the city skyline is amazing and totally free. It's worth a trip for this alone. This museum is about what you'd expect for a modern art museum - a variety of humorous, somber and just plain bizarre exhibits. Don't worry too much about 'getting' the artwork, just take it all in. There's a lot to see here, and if you wanted you could spend a few hours wandering around. This is one of the more interesting museums that London has to offer, so don't skip it. Remember what I said about the view from the top! You won't regret it.

If you enjoy modern and contemporary art this is a must while in London. It's easy to see the entire museum, is not that big. Si disfrutas del arte moderno y contemporáneo, este es un must en Londres. Es fácil de recorrer, no es un museo tan grande.