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Tate Modern

Bankside, London SE1 9TG, England
020 7887 8888
As featured in 3 days in London and 1 other guide
Ranked #134 of 821 attractions in London
4.0 of 5 stars 652 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Dining, Walking
Fee: No
Traveller 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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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Did not get it! Go and have lunch do the free stuff much better. But dp get the circular tour back to Westminster afterwards - best value for money in London expecially if you have an Oyster Card!!! More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I just loved the Tate modern, I dont't know if it was the great trip across the river to the museum that clinched it or the gorgeous building and artwork, or the rows of sliver birches outside that I just adore, maybe it was just being with the right people (3 of us) who are open to new ideas -... More

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Burbank, California
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

was certainly hoping for more. However we were short on time and did not do any of the special exhibitons. More

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Peterborough
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Brilliant! Floors of arty stuff which should appeal to all. More

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Visited as we were in the area and thought let’s see what the fuss is about. All I can say is that it’s either a joke or they take people as stupid. How can you call a few bricks on a floor art or a can of coke wrapped around a kleenex tissue art? A walk along the river Thames... More

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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Tate modern is free, of course, but to visit any of the special exhibitions will cost you. I saw the Damien Hirst exhibit and it was well worth it in my opinion. The gallery itself is well organized and Herzog and de Meuron did an amazing job of renovating an old power plant while preserving many of its original characteristics.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Best exhibitions! Love the spaces and the contemporary art!!!! More

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Lyon, France
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We went to see the Damien Hirst exhibition - his first major retrospective in the UK. It was worth the entry fee and the minimal wait (we were there first thing on a Sunday morning). The video outside the exhibition was very informative and brought a lot of the works in the show to life (in fact many of them... More

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Houston, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is one of my favorite places in London. I struggle with Modern Art, but I always find the one fascinating thing here that brings me back. Always a great way to shake off the jet lag and challenge the norm. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

It's one of the best artistic places in London. I go there every time when I am in London. Inspiring, pure, good exhibitions which always keep you abreast of what is happening in the modern art. Thanks to all who contributes to the life of this museum. More

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