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Tate Modern


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #87 of 1,236 attractions in London
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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Attraction type: Art gallery, Architectural building, Art gallery, 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
Ottawa, Canada
13 Nov 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

12 Nov 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

6 Nov 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
Southampton
2 Nov 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

27 Jul 2009
2/2 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
Helsinki, Finland
25 Jul 2009
1/2 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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3 of 5 stars
St. Louis
24 Jun 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Let me preface this by saing I am not an "art" person. That said, we were struck by the beauty of the Tate building and decided to visit. The building is an amazing testament to adaptive reuse. But that's where the good ends. Aside from a few pieces (the Pollack and Worhal were nice), the great majority of this collection... more

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1 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario
1 Jun 2009
1/7 found this review helpful

Difficult to get to. Compared to the MOMA in NY the collection is really second rate. For instance, the Miros they had were not any of the really good ones. With muddy colours, I feel sure Miro himself would not have been happy to have these on view. Very little to be seen and don't dare say anything or one... more

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1 of 5 stars
WEST YORKSHIRE
15 Apr 2009
3/5 found this review helpful

We were in london to do all the touristy things a went to the tate modern,I was NOT impressed- how can this be called ART!!! A rope thrown on the floor, a pile of washing and some VERY dodgy videos of some seriously disturbed individuals, smearing ketchup on their bodies and licking raw liver! these were just a few of... more

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2 of 5 stars
Miami Beach, Florida
7 Apr 2009
3/4 found this review helpful

Walking across the Millennium Bridge to the Tate is a wonderful experience. The Tate is housed in a renovated electrical power station, and the design of the building is magnificent. Inside is a third rate collection of modern "art" that is in many cases laughable, even though I like modern art (and "get it"). The galleries are crowded and the... more

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Tate Modern Address

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