Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool
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10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED Tate Liverpool is now open at RIBA North, Mann Island, while our Royal Albert Dock home is temporarily closed for redevelopment. Our new space is much smaller than our building on the Dock. Visitors can enjoy two small galleries and a family area. We have an always on family activity alongside bookable talks, tours and creative workshops. All activity is inspired by the unique collections held by Tate and RIBA. You can find great gifts in our gallery shop, which is ready to welcome visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North.
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- Mark WRuthin, United Kingdom5 contributionsDelightfully eclectic temporary exhibitions at the RIBA NorthWe were initially disappointed that the Tate was closed for refurbishments, but headed over to the temporary venue. What a fantastic effort the team have made. The staff couldn’t have been more determined to make the visit enjoyable. They brought the limited exhibition to life and we certainly enjoyed the short visit. We’re looking forward to visiting again when the refurb is done. ThanksVisited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 3, 2024
- KATE L4 contributionsBricksWe went today to visit the temporary brick exhibition and it certainly didn't disappoint. A small but beautifully curated space which really allows one to appreciate an often overlooked wonder of our towns a cities. From stone walls, to metal bricks, brick rubbings and drawings there really was something for everyone. The idea of whether bricks are a barrier or protection will stay with me for quite some time. There was even lego at the end to ensure it was an inclusive experience for all ages.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 23, 2024
- Sam W9 contributionsNot worth going out of your way but good if you have a spare 20minVisited a couple of years ago and it was a brilliant experience so was looking forward to returning while visiting Liverpool but was disappointed to find the temporary closure. Small exhibit which has been curated well but not worth going out of your way for. Worth popping in if you have a spare twenty minutes but do not go out of your way. The temporary location is not easy to find as not signposted. Staff are very friendly and location is clean. I will visit again when return to the main location.Visited February 2025Traveled with familyWritten February 11, 2025
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Orator11
Singapore, Singapore7,420 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We are not really huge fans of modern art, but did enjoy the pieces by Picasso and Mondrian.
Entry is free, and you are encouraged to give a 5 pound donation. You need to get tickets, either online or at reception. There is also a paid exhibition by Turner currently.
If you are peckish, there is a cafe next to the souvenir shop. Toilets are located in the basement, where lockers are as well.
Entry is free, and you are encouraged to give a 5 pound donation. You need to get tickets, either online or at reception. There is also a paid exhibition by Turner currently.
If you are peckish, there is a cafe next to the souvenir shop. Toilets are located in the basement, where lockers are as well.
Written November 9, 2022
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LauraDaveJames
Solihull, UK5,243 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This art gallery is located in Albert Dock. Parts of it are free to enter and there is a charge for other exhibitions. A ticket is required even for the free to enter parts and a donation is requested when you collect tickets. We declined as we feel people should not be pressurised, particularly in these difficult times, and the donation can be made on the way out if people wish to.
We found some of the exhibits to be interesting and some not so. The most annoying aspect for me was that the signage was extremely small, in a small font and placed right next to the artwork. Resulting in only one person at a time being able to read it.
We found some of the exhibits to be interesting and some not so. The most annoying aspect for me was that the signage was extremely small, in a small font and placed right next to the artwork. Resulting in only one person at a time being able to read it.
Written May 3, 2022
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Jim W
Sindelfingen, Germany8,908 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This review is based solely on the free exhibit. I understand that this museum is the most visited art museum outside of London. We opted for the free section since our granddaughter was a bit tired so we did not know what to expect. We were very pleased that the free section ended with a play room. All in all, the free section was worthwhile. I hope to return with my wife to visit the rest of the Tate as we love both Tate museums in London.
Written August 11, 2023
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Paul H
Surrey, UK97 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
If you go to the Tate website it says Tate Liverpool + RIBA North open from 10:00 till 17:50. When you get there you are welcomed by a woman who tells you there's nothing there. They've closed the Tate in the Albert Dock for two years and assume everybody knows what RIBA North is and that there's nothing in there. As a British tax payer who loves art I detest the Tate. How it receives government funding to hide the nation's treasures in deep storage where they'll never be seen again is beyond me.
Written June 8, 2024
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Kevin N
Cotswolds, UK26 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
The Tate is closed. The website claims it is temporarily housed in RIBA North, nearby. It is not. There is one tiny room with a few lockers covered in stickers, and a kids play area next door- not “two galleries.” Do not bother going until the proper museum reopens. We felt very misled and disappointed to have driven to Liverpool to visit the museum and found there to be really nothing to see.
Written April 2, 2024
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Mike B
Bedford, UK56 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
During their 2 year refurbishment the Tate Liverpool has relocated to the nearby RIBA buildings (a few minutes walk away in the direction of the Museum of Liverpool.
They shouldn’t have bothered !
There’s is an interactive map of Liverpool which is interesting to see which areas are which and shows descriptions of each highlighted area.
When we were there only one gallery was open, which showed a film, loud music, flashing lights and fast moving pictures of how Liverpool might be affected by climate change - not our cup of tea. The other gallery was being set up for a new exhibition. Thank goodness it was free !
They shouldn’t have bothered !
There’s is an interactive map of Liverpool which is interesting to see which areas are which and shows descriptions of each highlighted area.
When we were there only one gallery was open, which showed a film, loud music, flashing lights and fast moving pictures of how Liverpool might be affected by climate change - not our cup of tea. The other gallery was being set up for a new exhibition. Thank goodness it was free !
Written February 9, 2024
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C W
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Mar 2024 • Couples
The Tate is closed and state you can still visit us at RIBA but there aren't any pictures or works of art to look at....NONE!... but they have lots of tv's showing various programmes and there is a member of staff who you can speak to about there not being any art to look at!!! The Tate closed in October 2023 and will be closed for 2 years.
Written March 17, 2024
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WymeswoldOFB
Loughborough, UK401 contributions
Sep 2020
We went to the Don McMullin photo exhibition (fee payable) as well as the rest of the museum (free). The exhibition was stunning: superb photos, excellent backing narrative and very moving - I immediately bought his book.
The rest of the museum was interesting and varied. I particularly liked the student work.
All staff friendly and helpful.
Great location.
The rest of the museum was interesting and varied. I particularly liked the student work.
All staff friendly and helpful.
Great location.
Written October 10, 2020
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Vanessa E
Helensburgh, UK39 contributions
Nov 2022
Went to the Exhibition of short-listed Turner prize artists on 4th November. It was excellent - thought provoking, mind blowing and dramatic. It was suitable for all ages with headphones for details and musical accompaniments. The headphones hung at different lengths so that young people could grasp them easily. The 4 contenders are so diverse in their applications that I must read up how the judges will make their final decision. Well done Tate Liverpool - an absolutely fabulous presentation. There is a lot of information on the Turner Prize 2022 Tate Liverpool website which will, hopefully, inspire people to go.
Written November 6, 2022
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Jacqui F
London, UK310 contributions
Jul 2021
The Tate Liverpool is free to enter (with paid tickets for specific exhibitions). There are some interesting artworks on display, including work by Zoe Leonard and JoaquĂn Torres-GarcĂa, but we didn’t feel like it was the most coherent modern art gallery we’d ever been to, sadly. The shop was good though! As was the cafĂ©!
Written August 16, 2021
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Whilst the Tate Liverpool is being refurbished it is currently at RIBA and no booking is required. In fact there is no entrance fee
Written March 5, 2024
There are lockers located in the museum on the ground floor,staff will direct you to the lockers.
Written November 7, 2018
So shocking . Full rubbish . Dare not charge
Written July 7, 2019
Flying visit to Liverpool on limited time..how much time shall we allow to get round Tate Liverpool ....thanks
Written October 29, 2017
You will need to put aside at least 2-3 hours , The Tate is situated in the Albert Docks which is a great place to locate yourself for the day.
Written October 30, 2017
On the website it says there is a 50 percent discount when parking at q car park. Is it 50 percent off the full 24 hour rate , or any of the rates upto 24h?
Written September 25, 2017
I'm sorry I'm not sure. But I found a place opposite the echo. Other side of the road. Has a billboard advertising Sixt. I think. It was ÂŁ4 all day. Looks like a dis used hanger but it's great.
Written September 25, 2017
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