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Tate Modern


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #78 of 1,238 attractions in London
Traveler Description: The Tate Modern is one of the most intriguing and interesting museums in the world.  It is a must see, both for its setting (along the Thames... more »
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Architectural building, Art museum, Bridge, Lookout, Scenic/historic walking area, Museum
Activities: Dining, Walking
Address: Bankside
Southwark/St Paul's/Blackfriars tube London SE1 9TG
England
Tel: 44 20 7887 8000

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5 of 5 stars
TogaTravellers   18 contributions
New York
Dec 22, 2009

We have visited almost every art museum in London with our children while living in London this year, and the Tate Modern is their absolute favorite. The Family Trails children's guide is excellent. There is a choice of various games, puzzles, and art kits to take and do through the museum. The kits are smart, fun, and help the kids... more

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4 of 5 stars
1066girl   68 contributions
Bristol, United Kingdom
Dec 14, 2009

I really enjoy visiting the Tate Modern and quite like the rehanging of the galleries. The work is a good collection of Modern Art and it's great that it's free. The building is also amazing and I especially like the Unilever series work (most of them have been good, with a few weak pieces) I do think the exhibitions are... more

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3 of 5 stars
meanddj   7 contributions
States
Nov 24, 2009

the building is amazing - just stand out amazing. the art, well, its all just a bit flat more

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4 of 5 stars
dibonearth   105 contributions
Davidson, NC
Nov 17, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

One of my favorite museums anywhere. For me, the location of the museum produces a fantastic feel and energy. I love the idea of housing Britain's first museum of modern art in a defunct power station. Additionally, the museum is really perfectly placed in the city. The artworks are for the most part astounding and provoking. I feel something of... more

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5 of 5 stars
cottager16   16 contributions
Ottawa, Canada
Nov 13, 2009

This definitely isn't for everyone, but I was a little skeptical about modern art and I loved it. There are some weird things on display, such as the vacuum cleaners, but there are many beautiful and wacky works by Picasso, Van Gough, Andy Worhol, Jackson Pollock and others. Admission is free, except for the temporary exhibits, and you can cover... more

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2 of 5 stars
pculbert   9 contributions
Belfast
Nov 12, 2009

A pretty boring and uninspired collection. Perhaps the exhibitions for which you had to pay an entrance fee would have been more interesting, but certainly not the free ones. The toilets were also pretty bad which I often think reflects the whole building. The main cafe was particularly expensive, perhaps because the main building is free. If the exhibitions were... more

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5 of 5 stars
SeverineLondon   7 contributions
London
Nov 6, 2009

I find Tate Modern the best modern art museum in the world! I love the permanent collection - which changes quite regularly - as well as the exhibitions which are always extremely interesting even if you don't necessarily understand all of it. The restaurants and libraries are also very pleasant. An absolute must! more

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3 of 5 stars
jonny879   3 contributions
Southampton
Nov 2, 2009

Tate is absolutely great if you like modern art, clean, well run and an amazing building I'm not a person who understands modern art but its great to go for a laugh. Would recommend to thoose interested in modern art but if not your thing dont go. more

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5 of 5 stars
WorldRunner100   41 contributions
US
Jul 27, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

The Tate Modern is housed in an old power station on the south side of the Thames. In front is the Millennium Bridge which allows pedestrians to cross the river. It stays open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturday. I wasn't able to cover the entire museum, but was I did see was absolutely great. I could have spent... more

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4 of 5 stars
FINUK   35 contributions
Helsinki, Finland
Jul 25, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

If You want to see all the artwork at Tate Modern, You'll need almost the whole day to do that. Great place for modern art lovers. more

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Tate Modern Address

Bankside | Southwark/St Paul's/Blackfriars tube, London SE1 9TG, England
Tel: 44 20 7887 8000