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Visit Tate Britain with your family

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David Hockney A Bigger Splash (1967) Tate

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Welcome to Tate Britain

Entry to the gallery remains free for everyone, with a charge for some exhibitions . Booking is needed for exhibitions, but tickets are available on the door.

Members enjoy free entry to exhibitions - no need to book, just turn up with your card. Members can also bring up to 6 children for free to any exhibition.

Find out more information in our frequently asked questions or browse our family-friendly events below.

Are buggies allowed in the galleries?

Yes, as always, we welcome visitors with young children and buggies to come and enjoy the galleries.

Where are the baby-changing facilities?

Baby changing facilities are available on the lower floor near the Djanogly Café and near the Auditorium in the Clore Gallery.

Where can I breastfeed?

You can breastfeed wherever you feel comfortable.

Where can we eat?

Visit the Djanogly Café on the lower floor to enjoy hot and cold food and drink. Take advantage of our Kids Pick and Mix lunch offer which includes a sandwich, fruit and a snack. High chairs are available.

You can also eat packed lunches outside the gallery entrances or in Millbank Gardens .

Can I book a private tour of Tate Britain for my family?

Yes, we offer private tour packages of our collection and exhibitions for families, groups and couples. Each tours can be tailored to the age range of your family. Prices start at £180, have a look at our different tour options .

Play Studio

A space for families to explore and test out ways of making and playing together linked to the new collection displays

See your drawings come to life using our digital sketch pads at Tate Britain

Story Space

A place for all to read, imagine, play and create

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Games to play in the gallery

You don’t need to be an expert to look at or talk about art. Don’t feel you have to ‘get it’ to enjoy it – take whatever you like from a piece.

You and your family can try these activities in any of the galleries. Remember it's ok to talk at Tate! It's ok to make some noise!

We encourage young people to explore art and idea to take ownership of the gallery.

Strike a pose

Get your child to secretly choose an artwork with a person in it. Once they have looked carefully at the pose, find a space in the room and encourage them to try to recreate the pose. The rest of the group can then try and spot the artwork the pose came from

Give us a clue

Encourage your child to find a portrait in the gallery that reminds them of someone in your group; someone famous; someone you all know (perhaps a neighbour or a friend). With the help of clues, the rest of the group can guess the chosen person

See it from their perspective

Get down to your child’s height and see what they see. The change in eye-level might make you think and feel differently

Get creative

Pick up a pencil and draw, doodle or dream within the gallery.

Play art games and get creative

Tate Britain

This is the home of British Art from 1500 to the present day – sister museum to the Tate Modern. The museum boasts both permanent exhibitions including the Walk Through British Art, and the Turner Collection, yearly events and temporary exhibitions which rotate between the many Tate Museums.This is the home of British art from 1500 to the present day - sister museum to the Tate Modern. The Thames ferry travel between the 2 Tate museums. Tate museums, i.e. Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives and around the world, hold temporary and long term exhibitions, however, rotates the displays at all its sites, giving exposure to as much of the collection as possible.

Visitor’s Guide To London’s Tate Britain, The Best Of British Art

Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Tate Britain in London. I give you an overview of the museum and 15 masterpieces you can’t miss.

The museum may not be as wildly popular as its sister-museum, the Tate Modern. But if you’re a lover of British art, the Tate Britain is a must visit attraction in London.

Tate Britain features traditional British art from the 1545 to the present day. It’s home to J.M.W. Turner’s watercolors and dreamy Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Some of the most famous paintings in Britain are housed in this museum.

Of special note, there are 8 entire rooms dedicated to Turner, one of Britian’s greatest artists, in the Clore Gallery. The gallery includes some of Turner’s greatest masterpieces — such as  Self Portrait, Peace, Burial at Sea,  and  Norham Castle, Sunrise.

In addition, the Tate Britain is a pristine glistening work of art itself. The museum boasts a domed rotunda, beautiful spiral staircase, terrazzo floors, and Victorian details.

Built in the late 19th century, the Tate Britain underwent an extensive renovation, which was completed in 2013. The result is an ultra pretty museum experience.

History Of The Tate Britain

The Tate Galleries were named after William Tate. He was a Victorian businessman who made his fortune in the sugar trade.

Tate was also one of Britain’s most important art collectors. Among his most important acquisitions were John Everett Millais’ Ophelia and J.W. Waterhouse’s The Lady of Shallot .

In 1889, he offered to donate his collection to the nation on the condition that a gallery be built to showcase it. Tate even ponied up the money to build the museum.

In 1897, the National Gallery of British Art opened. It was founded as a branch of the National Gallery of Art .

The museum was renamed the Tate Gallery in 1932. Today, there are four Tate galleries in Britain, including the Tate Modern, the Tate St. Ives, and the Tate Liverpool. When the Tate Modern opened, the Tate Gallery was renamed Tate Britain.

Other significant patrons include the Duveen family. They funded large extension to the gallery.

What Exactly Is British Art?

The Tate Britain contains a collection of works made by British artists or that were created in Britain. But what makes British art “British?”

British art followed a somewhat different course of development from mainstream European art.

British art is most remarkable for its dominance of the portraiture genre in the 17th through 19th centuries. In the Georgian period, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough were lionized for their portraits, rendered in an infinite variety of grays and greens.

Britain was also noted for its landscape paintings, especially from the Romantic Age. You’ll find seminal works by luminaries such as Turner, William Blake, and John Constable.

British art also has some unique genres. In Britain, group portraits became known as “conversation pieces.” They were popularized by William Hogarth, Britain’s first native born painter of International stature.

Conversations pieces were informal portraits. They focused on social relationships between friends and family.

The Pre-Raphaelites were also a distinctively British art movement. They wanted to establish a new kind of art in Britain, reviving the methods and ideals of Early Renaissance and Medieval art. 

Taking the idea of “truth to nature,” they sought to invest their red headed subjects with a sense of physical and psychological realism. This British school influenced a wider European Symbolism movement.

Tickets & Tours of Tate Britain

Tate Britain is free to visit. So you don’t need to pre-book a ticket.

But you may want to book a guided tour of the impressive collection.

Click here for a 2.5 hour guided tour of the collection, which I’ve taken and really enjoyed. You can also book a guided tour of both the Tate Britain and the Tate Modern .

Guide To The Tate Britain: What To See

There are scads of masterpieces at the Tate Britain. Here’s my guide to 15 show-stopping highlights. You’ll see them in mostly chronological order.

1. Sir John Everett Millais, Ophelia

Ophelia is my favorite painting at the Tate Britain. It’s a classic Pre-Raphaelite work with bright colors, a dreamy visionary quality, and a tragic theme of wasted youth.

The painting depicts the death of Ophelia, a character in Shakespeare’s Hamlet . Ophelia is driven mad with grief when Hamlet murders her father. She falls into a stream and drowns.

In the painting, Ophelia holds a variety of flowers. The poppies symbolize death, the daisies represent innocence, and the pansies reflect blighted love.

In its day, Ophelia was regarded as at the most accurate and elaborate study of nature ever made. The model for Ophelia posed in a bathtub.

2. John William Waterhouse,  The Lady of Shalott

Waterhouse’s  The Lady of Shalott is an incredible masterpiece in the Tate Britain. It transports viewers back forty years earlier when the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood dominated the middle of the century.

The subject is a vulnerable young red haired woman in white gown. She’s set adrift in a river setting reminiscent of Ophelia .

The painting has the same mythical beauty as Ophelia . But Waterhouse’s painting has a more impressionistic delicacy.

The subject of the painting comes from Lord Alfred Tennyson’s Arthurian poem of the same name. In the poems, she lives isolated in a castle.

Because of a curse, she is forbidden from looking out her window, upon the pain of death. Instead, she’s relegated to viewing images of the outside world through a mirror.

One day, she sees a reflection of a rather handsome Lancelot. She’s smitten and looks directly at him through the window.

To meet him, she leaves her castle and rides a boat down to Camelot. The tapestry she wove during her confinement is draped over the boat.

But the curse kicks in and she dies before reaching the shore. Here demise is hinted at by a crucifix and three candles in the painting.

3. Henry Wallis, Chatterton

Chatterton is a highly romanticized painting. It created a sensation when it was exhibited at the Royal Academy. It’s an example of the Victorian approach to history painting.

Thomas Chatterton was a poet and melancholy writer of Gothic themes. Despairing of his lack of literary success, he committed suicide at the age of 17 by swallowing arsenic.

Wallis’ painting shows the pale, still body of Chatterton lying on a bed. His head and right arm dangling loosely over the edge, his tattered papers and the poison vial beside him.

His white shirt and stockings help to silhouette the figure against the darker background. The vivid purple of Chatterton’s knee breeches and his reddish hair grab the viewer’s attention.

4. Rossetti, Beata Beatrix

This is another Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece at the Tate Britain. The inspiration for the painting was Dante’s Vita Nuova . That work tells the story of Dante’s idealized and unrequited love for Beatrice.

The painting is a portrait of Rossetti’s wife Elizabeth Siddall in the character of Beatrice. In the background, Dante gazes toward his love.

The work has a hazy, transcendental quality. Beatrice is posed in ecstasy. The painting seems like a dream or vision.

The painting is filled with symbolic references. A bird drops a white poppy into her hand, a symbol of death. The dove and the figure of Love are red, the color of passion. The time of Beatrice’s death is seen in the sundial.

5. John Constable’s  Flatford Mill

Along with Turner, Constable revolutionized landscape painting in the 19th century. His paintings had a profound and far-reaching effect on European art, particularly in France.

Constable moved away from the highly idealized landscapes that were the expected norm at the academy. Instead, he favored realistic depictions of the natural world.

Constable was famous for painting the Suffolk countryside and Flatford Mill is no exception. The painting shows men working on the River Stour. It was intended as an expression of the importance and value of rural life.

Flatfoot Mill was Constable’s largest canvas and was mainly painted outside. He called it one of his “six footers.”

6. William Blake Works

William Blake was an artist who developed radical new approaches to painting and printmaking. He explored highly personal interpretations of Christian themes. Rejecting the academy, Blake became the most radical of leftfield artists.

Nowadays, Blake is a revered hero. He’s considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age.

But, in his age, he was considered a visionary oddball. And, indeed, Blake claimed to have visions since childhood.

You can see some of Blake’s visions at the Tate Britain. They include The Ghost of a Flea , Newton , and Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils.

7. Thomas Lawrence, Mrs. Siddons

Lawrence was the most popular English portrait painter of his time. He was famed for portraying the high society ladies in a polished and flattering style. Lawrence became the court painter for King Georg IV.

Lawrence painted many portraits of the actress Sarah Siddons. She was known as the greatest tragic actress of her day.

In this painting, she is shown at one of her dramatic readings. Volumes of plays are next her.

8. Turner Paintings

Turner may be Britain’s most famous and important artist. In the mid 19th century, Turner shocked his colleagues with his loose brush strokes and fiery palette, presaging the later Impressionist movement. 

The Tate Britain’s collection of Turner is the world’s largest collection. It includes all the paintings he had in his possession upon his death.

Turner left it to the nation in his will. There are several hundred oil paintings, watercolors, and sketch books. They are displayed in 8 rooms in the Clore Gallery.

Turner’s works range from highly finished scenes to spontaneous impressions of nature. In the early 19th century, Turner concentrated on British subjects, displaying a patriotic sentimentalism.

9. Mark Rothko’s Seagram Murals

Mark Rothko is an American abstract expressionist painter. But he drew inspiration from Turner. As a result of his admiration, he gifted a group of paintings to the Tate Britain. It’s in the Clore Gallery with Turner’s works.

Rothko was originally commissioned by Seagrams to create these murals for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York. In 1959, Rothko abruptly quit the prestigious gig. Apparently, he didn’t want his art to be mere decoration for wealthy patrons.

Instead, the Seagram Murals took on a darker and more contemplative turn. Michelangelo’s Laurentian Library in Florence Italy influenced Rothko’s meditations.

He used a somber palette of red, browns, and blacks. Rothko sought to re-create the library’s claustrophobic and sepulchral atmosphere.

The murals are displayed in dark, dimly lit rooms. At the time, some criticized them as “Apolcalypse Wallpaper.”

10. Henry Moore Sculptures

Henry Moore burst on to the scene in the 1920s. He was a radical and experimental sculptor. He became the leading sculptor of his generation and a pioneer of modern sculpture.

Moore’s enduring subject was the human body. He saw the countryside as the best setting for his sculptures. Some of his forms are shaped like natural objects such as stones or bones.

Moore’s sculptures are displayed in two dedicated rooms at the Tate Britain. The famous sculptures include Reclining Figure , Recumbent Figure , Family Group , and King and Queen .

King and Queen was created about the same time as the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Moore portrays the figures as almost divine beings.

11. Francis Bacon, Three Studies For Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion

Francis Bacon is know for his emotionally charged raw imagery of traumatized humanity. Drifting inbetween figuration and abstraction, his figures are set in isolated and geometric cage-like spaces. They have flat non descriptive backgrounds.

Bacon liked to work in series. He would focus on a single subject for a sustained period of time.

Three Studies was a breakthrough painting for Bacon. It caused a sensation and established him as one of the foremost post-war painters.

It’s not really a crucifixion painting. Bacon later said he was inspired by the vengeful furies of Greece mythology.

This work was first exhibit in 1945. Some historians think Bacon’s work reflects the grim world used in by the Holocaust.

READ : Guide To the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C.

12. Lucian Freud, Girl With a White Dog

Lucian Freud is considered one of the most important figurative painters of the 20th century. He essentially redefined portraiture.

The grandson of the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, Freud became famous for his unflinching observations of anatomy and the unsettling intensity of his nude portraits.

Freud used an anti-romantic, confrontational style of portraiture that stripped bare the sitter’s social facade. His images were intensely realized and almost intentionally uglified. Some critics considered Freud the painter of fat people who own their fat.

Freud used loose brushwork and richly applied color. His portraits of lovers, friends, family, and celebrities are fleshy, honest, tender, and complex.

Girl With a White Dog is an early portrait of his pregnant first wife. The absence of a title emphasizes the artist’s preoccupation with observation.

The painting depicts a pale woman in a dressing gown clutching a white dog. The longer you look at it, the more uncomfortable the image becomes. 

The woman looks calm, but also a little crazy. The dog is a bull terrier.

The blunt muzzle is terrifyingly close to the woman’s exposed breast. Will the dog bite the woman? Will the woman strangle the dog?

13. David Hockney, A Bigger Splash

Hockney is one of the most recognizable and popular British artists of our time. His main interest is the challenge of representation, trying to capture an object in two dimension.

A Bigger Splash is an iconic work of Pop Art. It was created in the late 1960s when Hockney had moved to California.

It was a post-war period of optimism and Hockney’s depiction of a California swimming pool reflects this.

The painting evokes a glamorous life of sun and leisure. In many of his paintings, Hockney added male figures. But, in this one, the splash is all the suggests a human presence.

14. Allen Jones, Chair

Allen Jones is a pop artist best known for his figurative paintings and sculpture. His controversial “women as furniture” series sparked outrage for its objectification of the female body.

Chair is a life-size, hyper-realistic female mannequin squeezed into bondage gear. The artist has a fascination with fakery and fetish.

On International Women’s Day in 1986, a demonstrator poured paint stripper over  Chair  in an attempt to literally deface it.

The sculpture still has the ability to shock today. Some claim it symbolizes female oppression. Others view it as an important object in the canon of art history, a response to the then prevailing Minimalism.

15. Chris Ofili, No Woman, No Cry 1998

This enormous painting and densely layered painting is a tribute to the mother of Stephen Lawrence. He was murdered in a racially motivated attack in 1993. It won Ofili the Turner Prize five years later.

Doreen Lawrence’s profile is set against a collaged backdrop of abstract diamonds shaped forms. Each of her light blue tears contains an image of her son. The words RIP are discernible under the paint.

The canvas is perched on two large pieces of elephant dung, a material Olifi liked to use. It exudes a feeling of universal melancholy and grief.

Tours Of The Tate Britain

The Tate Britain is free as I mentioned. But the signage isn’t very good at all.

Because there are so many masterpieces, you may want to book a guided tour.

You can take this 3 hour guided tour or a 3 hour guided tour that includes both the Tate Britain and the Tate Modern .

Practical Information and Tips For Visiting The Tate Britain

Here’s some must know information on how to visit the Tate Britain:

Address : Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4RG

Entrances :

There are three different Tate Britain entrances:

• The Manton Entrance (on Atterbury Street), which has direct access to the lower floor of the gallery, the Linbury Galleries, and the Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms.
• The Millbank Entrance, which has access to the upper floor and main gallery areas via 20 steps.
• The North Entrance (on John Islip Street), the most ideal entrance for those parking on John Islip Street via the North Gat

Hours : Open daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Tate has a Bloomberg Connects app to enable visitors to lead their own journey around the galleries on their smartphones.

The app provides a more bespoke, behind-the-scenes, experience than a traditional museum audio guide. It can be downloaded in advance of a visit or in the museum on the Tate’s free Wi-Fi. 

Entry : Free. In high season, you may need to book a timed entry reservation.

Tube stations : Pimlicco, Victoria, Westminster 

The museum has a cafe on the lower floor, Djanogly Cafe . It’s a pretty place with vaulted and frescoed ceilings.

You can get a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, tea, and other drinks. The cafe even has a a Hogarth inspired beer.

Pro tip : You can take a  virtual tour  of the Tate Britain on Google Arts & Culture. On the Tate Britain website , you can also listen to curators talk about key art works in the museum.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my guide to the Tate Britain. You may enjoy these other England travel guides and resources:

• 5 Days in London Itinerary
• Guide To Free Museums in London
• Guide To the National Gallery of Art
• Harry Potter places in London
• Guide To the Churchill War Rooms
• Guide To The Wallace Collection
• Tourist Traps To Avoid in London
• Guide To the Tower of London
• Guide To Hampton Court Palace
• Guide To Hatfield House
• Guide To The Henry VII Chapel

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Hi. I visited 31st August 2022 – and none of the Pre Raphaelites are on display at the moment. Thanks for a great article

Oh, I’m sorry, that’s such a bummer! They must be gone as part of a traveling exhibit. I was there in March and they were all on display.

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Year 6 embarked on an artistic journey to Tate Britain, exploring the rich history of British art from Tudor times to modern day. The children were immersed in a gallery experience that inspired creativity and sparked curiosity. Everyone had a wonderful time exploring the masterpieces and their stories!

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Off to the Tate Modern? See our insider advice for a queue-free visit as well as opening times and phone numbers!

Peak Hours at the Tate Modern

Choosing when to visit.

Entrance to the Tate Modern is free, except for special exhibitions. Last entry is at 17.15 from Sunday to Thursday and at 21.15 on Friday & Saturday.

The Galleries are quietest at the opening time, try to plan your visit for the morning. Tate Modern then starts to be crowded at lunch time. Friday, Saturday & Sunday are the busiest days.

Many tourists and families visit over half-terms and holidays. During these periods you may want to go on Friday or Saturday evenings after 18.00 to avoid family groups (extended closing time till 22.00).

Weekends are busier than weekdays. Wednesday is the quietest day while Saturday is the busiest.

Some exhibitions may attract lots of visitors, don’t plan your visit for the opening and closing two weeks of an exhibition in order to avoid crowds. Prefer to visit it mid-exhibit or at least on a weekday.

You can buy tickets to special (paid) events and exhibitions here

Take a free guided tour

There are free 45-minutes guided tours held every day, you can join them without booking:

11.00: Citizens and States (Level 2)

12.00: Making Traces (Level 2)

14.00: Material Worlds (Level 4)

15.00: Media Networks (Level 4)

Coffee break

There’s an espresso bar on level 3 with two riverside balconies, the view is amazing!

You can book a table online here

Calling the Tate Modern

When calling the Tate Modern on the number below choose:

(option 1) for ticketing & membership services (09.45–18.00 daily)

(option 2) for general enquiries and visitor feedback. (09.00–18.00 daily)

(option 3) for school visits (09.45–18.00 Monday to Friday)

(option 4) for eating & drinking

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This page will give you many tips to avoid crowds in London as well as crowd schedules for top tourist attractions in order to plan your visits.

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Southwark (600 m.)

Blackfriars (800 m.)

St Pauls (1,100 m.)

lines 45, 63 and 100 (Blackfriars Bridge Road stop)

lines RV1 and 381 (Southwark Street stop)

lines 344 (Southwark Bridge Road stop)

By mainline train :

Blackfriars (800 metres approx.)

London Bridge (1,100 metres approx.)

If you plan to visit both London Tate galleries, the Tate Boat runs every forty minutes along the Thames between Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Other river services run between Millbank and Bankside piers.

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Tate Britain

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On the site of the former Millbank Penitentiary, the older and more venerable of the two Tate siblings opened in 1892 and celebrates British art from 1500 to the present, including pieces from William Blake, William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable, as well as vibrant modern and contemporary pieces from Lucian Freud, Barbara Hepworth, Gillian Ayres, Francis Bacon and Henry Moore. The stars of the show are, undoubtedly, the light-infused visions of JMW Turner in the Clore Gallery.

After Turner died in 1851, his estate was settled by a decree declaring that whatever had been found in his studio – 300 oil paintings and about 30,000 watercolours and sketches – would be bequeathed to the nation. The collection here constitutes a grand and sweeping display of his work, including classics such as The Field of Waterloo and Norham Castle, Sunrise .

Tate Britain is also home to seminal works from Constable, Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds, as well as the Pre-Raphaelites, including William Holman Hunt's Strayed Sheep, John William Waterhouse's sculpture Hylas Surprised by the Naiades , Christ in the House of His Parents by John Everett Millais and Edward Burne-Jones' The Golden Stairs . Look out also for Francis Bacon's Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion .

The gallery hosts the prestigious and often controversial Turner Prize from October to early January every year (adult/child £13/free), plus a programme of ticketed exhibitions that changes every few months; consult the website for what's on.

Quick 15-minute Art in Focus talks on a selected work take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1.15pm; the piece under the microscope changes monthly, so check online or ask at the visitor information desk. Free 45-minute themed guided tours are held four times a day, and the 3pm slot is invariably on the work of JMW Turner. Both tours are free; booking is not required.

On the first Friday of each month, Late at Tate Britain means the gallery stays open until 9.30pm.

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As part of the new experiences offered to our students during enrichment week, a group of year ten students visited Tate Britain. This is an art museum on Millbank in the City of Westminster in London. It is part of the Tate network of galleries in England, with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.

Our first port of call was a visit to the galleries showing the work of Frank Bowling. The Guyana-born British artist studied alongside David Hockney and R.B. Kitaj in the early 1960s, before making a name for himself in New York as both a painter and art critic. Now based in London, Frank Bowling continues his visionary approach that fuses abstraction with personal memories.

Students then followed the timeline of exhibits from the sixteenth century but were drawn to the exhibits of the Harry and Djanogly gallery where they were given the opportunity to be creative and draw some sketches of the exhibits.

This was a trip that gave lots of opportunity to learn and to be inspired by both contemporary works and those of the past. Our pupils felt that a date for a return visit to explore more of these wonderful works needs to be written into the diary.

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If you read my Facebook post a couple of weeks ago, you will have seen that we visited the Tate Modern with our little tribe. Having read the post, you probably would have thought that the trip was a car crash, a total disaster and that we would not be repeating it. You’d be wrong. You see, I’m realising that taking 4 children anywhere is not without its mini disasters. In fact my whole day is just mini disaster followed by mini disaster. Even a trip to the shop or a walk down the road will lead to one of them having a melt down –  either the toddler and the five year old will be arguing about who walks the fastest (?!) or the eldest will be having a strop because I wasn’t listening properly, as I was attempting to keep the littlest’s dummy in his mouth so he’d sleep. This is how we roll these days. For more of our Top Ten things to do in SE London with kids – read here.

And so I realised we have two choices. We stay in all day and keep the melt downs and the arguments behind closed doors. Or we just let them loose in London and everyone witnesses our chaos!  I’ve realised I have to get out of my head the idyllic family adventures I thought we might have. I’ve realised that wandering through wild flower meadows and paddling in streams might happen. But it will almost certainly be accompanied by the 5 year old picking the heads off the flowers and the 3 year old falling head first into the river. It’s just how it’s going to have to be!

Anyway, back to the Tate Modern. It is filling the spot of number 7 in our Top Ten Things to do with Kids in South London , although depending on the exhibitions and the time of year, it may have scored higher. The Tate Modern has an impressive array of things to do during the school holidays and the great thing about London’s big museums and galleries being free to go to, is that you can pop in without feeling obliged to look at everything on display. This is perfect for kids.

Aside of the train ride (which is often a highlight for the children on trips like this) the children loved the big wide space of the gallery. They rolled around the Turbine Hall and sat, slightly aghast listening to the rather strange soundscape installation whilst I tried to explain to them this Art was Modern Art and that they didn’t have to love or even understand everything!

What was lovely about watching the children in the gallery, was Elodie and Finlay’s fascination with the more unusual pieces of art, they loved looking at the pieces and copying the style into their own ‘Art Journals’ that they brought with them. Finlay became quite irate when we tried to move him on from drawing a concrete structure!

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Tate Britain exhibition features over half of London’s primary schools

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Steve McQueen’s  Year 3: A Portrait of London  is a mass portrait of London’s youth that’s going on display this month.

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Photographers went into classes of several schools in London to capture different lessons and learning experiences. 

The idea originated with Turner Prize winner and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen, who wanted to create a portrait capturing tens of thousands of young Londoners. Over the last nine months, schools from across the capital have been invited to have their Year 3 classes photographed for the project, with the end result going on display this month at the Tate Britain.

About the project

A native Londoner himself, Steve McQueen’s project seeks to capture an entire age group of Londoners beginning the new school year, at an age when their sense of identity and place in the world is being shaped. Through the traditional form of class photographs, McQueen hopes to convey the feelings of anxiety, hope and excitement that come with this. 

The Year 3 Project is a result of a partnership between Tate Britain; creative learning specialists A New Direction; and art producers Artangel. As of February 2019, 1,340 schools had signed up to take part, including state primaries, independent schools, pupil referral units and more. Tate photographers visited the schools to capture the class photos, and registered schools gained access to specially created learning resources, allowing pupils to further explore the project’s themes of belonging, citizenship and identity.

“This project is extremely close to my heart. When we first announced it I had no idea how people would react, but the response has been amazing. I’m truly moved to see so many schools from across London sign up so quickly and I’d like to thank them all for helping to make this idea a reality.” Steve McQueen

Year 3: A Portrait of London will be on display for free at Tate Britain’s Duveens Galleries from 12th November 2019 – 3rd May 2020 and schools are encouraged to attend. As well as this, Artangel is running an outdoor exhibition across London.

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Artangel is running an outdoor exhibition on billboards around the city.

There’s more information on the exhibition and school trips to the Tate on its website .  

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Tate Britain Review: 13 Tips for Visitors (2024)

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With over 500 years of British art in one location, Tate Britain is one of the leading art museums in all of Europe and it’s definitely one of the best museums in London for art enthusiasts.

While the National Gallery offers a chance to see a wide collection of art from around the world, Tate Britain is homegrown, featuring those artists that have shaped the UK over the centuries.

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In this Tate Britain review, I’ll go over my best tips for visiting Tate Britain as a local who has lived near London for over 12 years now (and been to “the Tate,” as it’s called, dozens of times!).

We’ll go over everything from the best time to visit Tate Britain, how to get there easily, and if you need to plan on paying anything for entrance (no, for most people, but yes, if you go to a special exhibition).

Let’s get started!

Tate Britain Basics

Let’s get the basics out of the way before we dive into the wonderful world of this British art museum to make sure you know where you’re going!

Tate Britain is open between 10am and 6pm daily, except for between December 24th and December 26th when it is closed for the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays.

You can find it at:

Tate Britain Millbank London SW1P 4RG

if you put that into your Google Maps or Citymapper (check out my guide to the best apps for London here ).

And entrance is completely free to the permanent exhibitions.

Tips for Visiting Tate Britain

1. Arrive by tube or bus

Tate Britain, being in Central London, is most easily accessed by public transportation.

The closest London tube station is Pimlico, on the Victoria Line, but you can also walk from Westminster Station, which is served by more lines (Jubilee, District, and Central).

Or there are plenty of buses that run past the area, if you prefer to take a London bus .

2. Visit on a weekday morning for lowest crowds

Tate Britain is a very popular and famous museum in London and it draws the crowds, but it’s not always chock full of people.

The least busy times, in my experience, are first thing after opening on a weekday morning.

It also gets less busy at the end of the day, before closing at 6pm.

3. Leave large bags at home

Tate Britain does have a cloakroom if you want to store smaller bags or items, but they do not allow for items larger than a carry-on bag to be stored at the museum.

This means that if you are visiting Tate Britain right after you fly into London or right before you fly out, you’ll want to make sure you store your bags somewhere else using a service like Luggage Hero .

4. Use the Manton entrance for step-free access

Tate Britain has two main entrances: the Millbank entrance, along the River Thames, and the Manton entrance, on Atterbury Street.

The Millbank entrance is the “classic” entrance that faces the river, but it also has a lot of steps, so if you’d like to use the accessible entrance on the side of the building with no steps, then head to Atterbury Street to use the Manton entrance.

5. Book their special exhibitions in advance

Tate Britain has rotating special exhibitions featuring either specific artists, or specific themes (for instance, a “Women in Revolt!” theme which is in the gallery in 2024).

While the permanent galleries are free to enter, special exhibitions do require tickets and are for a fee – this helps keep the gallery running and these are limited-time and specially curated exhibits.

If you’re an art lover, it’s definitely worth seeing if they have any special exhibitions on at the time of your visit that you might be interested in – check out their calendar here .

6. Use the Tate’s “10 Artworks” guide to see the highlights

Not sure where to start?

The Tate has put together a list of their Top 10 artworks on their website, so you can use these to plan your visit and try to check them all off of your list.

This is a great way to stay focused and not just aimlessly wandering galleries if you don’t have a huge background in art and want to make sure you’re seeing the highlights.

7. Take young kids to the Play Studio and Story Space

While an art museum like the Tate is not necessarily the perfect place for a day out with kids (more on that in a bit), they do have some cool rooms like the Play Studio and Story Space that are geared towards small children, allowing them to build their imaginations and creativity in age appropriate ways.

One thing to note, though, is that the opening hours of these spaces is often on the weekends or during school vacation/holiday time only, so you can’t expect them to be open on any random day.

Check the hours of the Play Studio here and the Story Space here .

8. Eat lunch at the Djanogly Cafe

One of my favorite things about many London musuems is that they’ve got great cafes with a variety of options, from sandwiches to salads to children’s meals.

The Djanogly Cafe in Tate Britain is no different.

Try quiches and tarts from the Deli counter or go for a hot soup, sasage roll, toastie, or a sandwich or wrap to have a filling lunch while you’re at the museum.

9. Become a member for year-long free entry to exhibitions

If you’re living in London or visiting often, becoming a Tate member is a great way to get free entry to exhibitions at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern – over the course of the year, the membership is a better deal than individually booking exhibition tickets, and it also allows you member’s only access to specific areas of each museum.

10. Consider an adults-only visit

As I mentioned, despite the Play Studio and Story Space, overall Tate Britain is not a hugely kid-friendly museum.

It’s a prestigious art museum, and while they do encourage family visits, you won’t find the interactive exhibitions and general “kids making loud noise is acceptable” vibe like you would at the Science Museum or Natural History Museum .

11. Turn your flash off (but take photos!)

You are allowed to take pictures in Tate Britain, but you must have your flash off, so make sure to be respectful of the gallery rules and turn off the flash before heading inside.

12. Head to the Clore Foyer for the quiet(est) time

Want some quiet space within the museum?

While in general it isn’t as bustling as some of the other museums and invites more quiet contemplation, the Clore Foyer is one of the quietest spaces within the museum if you need to escape for a moment.

13. Prepare for your bag to be security checked

Your bag will be security checked before you head into the museum – this is to make sure that not only do you not have items that could damage other people or used as weapons, but that you’re not bringing things that could damage the artwork or don’t have other nefarious motives!

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Tate Britain: A Timeless Canvas of British Art, Unveiling Centuries of Creativity and Cultural Heritage.

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Tate Britain, located on Millbank in London, is a haven for art enthusiasts and history lovers alike. This iconic gallery showcases an extensive collection of British art, spanning over 500 years of creativity and cultural heritage. If you’re planning a trip to London, a visit to Tate Britain should definitely be on your itinerary. Let’s dive into what makes this gallery a must-visit destination.

At Tate Britain, you’ll find an incredible collection of British art, ranging from classic masterpieces to contemporary works. The gallery houses renowned artworks by legendary artists such as J.M.W. Turner, William Blake, and John Constable. Marvel at Turner’s sublime landscapes, admire Blake’s visionary paintings, and appreciate the vivid brushwork of the Pre-Raphaelites. The gallery also showcases works from influential modern and contemporary artists, providing a comprehensive journey through Britain’s artistic evolution.

Tate Britain regularly hosts thought-provoking exhibitions and displays that shed light on specific themes, artists, or artistic movements. These exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to explore diverse perspectives and engage with the ever-evolving art scene. From retrospectives of renowned artists to exhibitions exploring social and political themes, there is always something new and exciting to discover at Tate Britain.

Beyond its artistic treasures, Tate Britain occupies a historic building with its own story to tell. The gallery is situated in the former site of the Millbank Penitentiary, a Victorian prison. The transformation of this space into an art institution symbolizes the power of creativity and its ability to transcend boundaries. As you explore the gallery’s halls, take a moment to appreciate the architecture and the layers of history that permeate the building.

Tate Britain offers a range of experiences to enhance your visit. Join a guided tour led by knowledgeable gallery experts who will provide insights into the artworks and their historical context. Attend a curator talk or a workshop to gain a deeper understanding of specific artists or artistic techniques. The gallery also hosts special events, performances, and film screenings, bringing art to life in captivating and interactive ways.

Tate Britain provides all the amenities necessary for a comfortable and enriching visit. The gallery has spacious galleries, comfortable seating areas, and well-curated displays. Take a break at the gallery’s café, offering a selection of delicious refreshments, or visit the shop to find unique art-inspired gifts and books. The gallery is also accessible for visitors with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive experience for all.

Situated on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Britain enjoys a prime location that is easily accessible. The gallery is well-connected by public transportation, with nearby tube stations and bus stops. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Plan your visit accordingly to explore the surrounding areas and make the most of your time in this vibrant part of London.

Tate Britain is a cultural gem, offering a captivating blend of art, history, and immersive experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious to discover the best of British creativity, a visit to this gallery will leave you inspired and enriched. Immerse yourself in the artistic wonders and historical significance of Tate Britain, and let the beauty of British art captivate your senses.

JMW Turner Collection: Tate Britain is home to the world’s largest collection of works by JMW Turner, a master of landscape painting and one of Britain’s most celebrated artists.

Pre-Raphaelite Art: See the works of the Pre-Raphaelites, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, and William Holman Hunt.

Henry Moore Collection: View the powerful and innovative sculptures of Henry Moore, a leading figure in the modernist movement.

Contemporary British Art: Discover major works by artists such as Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, and Rachel Whiteread.

David Hockney: See pieces by one of the most influential British artists of the 21st century.

The Duveen Galleries: The most grand space of the museum, used for large-scale sculpture commissions.

Rex Whistler Restaurant: Known as “The Most Amusing Room in Europe” because of its specially commissioned mural, The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meats.

Rotating Exhibitions: Tate Britain hosts a rotation of exhibitions and displays throughout the year. Be sure to check what’s on during your visit.

Is there an admission fee to enter Tate Britain?

Entry to Tate Britain is free for the permanent collection. However, there may be charges for special exhibitions or events. Check the official website for information on any applicable fees.

Can I take photographs inside Tate Britain?

Yes, photography for personal use is allowed inside the galleries, except in certain designated areas where photography restrictions may apply. Please refrain from using flash or tripods.

Are there guided tours available at Tate Britain?

Yes, Tate Britain offers guided tours led by knowledgeable guides who provide insights into the artworks and the gallery’s history. Check the official website for tour schedules and booking information.

Can I purchase artwork or souvenirs at Tate Britain?

Yes, there is a gift shop at Tate Britain where you can purchase a wide range of art-related products, books, prints, and unique souvenirs. Support the artists and take home a piece of British art.

Is Tate Britain accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, Tate Britain is committed to providing accessible facilities. The gallery has wheelchair access, elevators, accessible restrooms, and other amenities to ensure a comfortable experience for all visitors.

Are there any nearby attractions to visit after exploring Tate Britain?

Tate Britain is located near other popular attractions, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey , and the London Eye . Take advantage of the gallery’s central location to explore the rich cultural offerings of the area.

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Jennifer and James Crumbley, who were convicted of involuntary manslaughter for failing to prevent their teenage son from killing four fellow students in the deadliest school shooting in Michigan’s history, were each sentenced on Tuesday to 10 to 15 years in prison.

Their separate jury trials ended in guilty verdicts in February and March , making them the first parents in the country to be convicted over the deaths caused by their child in a mass shooting.

Involuntary manslaughter charges carry a penalty in Michigan of up to 15 years in prison, and prosecutors asked in sentencing memos filed to the court last week that the Crumbleys each serve at least 10 years. Both have been in jail for more than two years while awaiting trial and will receive credit for time served.

“Parents are not expected to be psychic,” Judge Cheryl Matthews of the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac, Mich., said before issuing the sentence. “But these convictions are not about poor parenting. These convictions confirm repeated acts or lack of acts that could have halted an oncoming runaway train — repeatedly ignoring things that would make a reasonable person feel the hair on the back of her neck stand up.”

Before the hearing, prosecutors said that Ms. Crumbley, 46, was asking to be sentenced to house arrest on her defense lawyer’s property, rather than serving prison time. And Mr. Crumbley, 47, said that he had been wrongly convicted and his sentence should amount to the time he had already served in prison, adding that he felt “absolutely horrible” about what had happened.

On Tuesday, each of them spoke in the hearing before the judge pronounced sentence.

“I stand today not to ask for your forgiveness, as I know it may be beyond reach, but to express my sincerest apologies for the pain that has been caused,” Ms. Crumbley said in court, addressing the relatives of students who were killed.

Mr. Crumbley also apologized. “I cannot express how much I wish that I had known what was going on with him or what was going to happen, because I absolutely would have done a lot of things differently,” he said.

Relatives of some of the victims also spoke during the hearing, describing the overwhelming effects the shooting had on their lives.

“The ripple effects of both James’s and Jennifer’s failures to act have devastated us all,” said Jill Soave, the mother of Justin Shilling, 17, who was killed in the shooting at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021. “This tragedy was completely preventable. If only they had done something, your honor, anything, to shift the course events on Nov. 30, then our four angels would be here today.”

Steve St. Juliana, whose daughter, Hana, 14, was killed, said that the Crumbleys continued to fail to take responsibility for what had happened.

“They chose to stay quiet,” he said. “They chose to ignore the warning signs. And now, as we’ve heard through all of the objections, they continue to choose to blame everyone but themselves.”

The Crumbleys’ son, Ethan, was 15 when he carried out the shooting that killed Justin and Hana, as well as Madisyn Baldwin, 17, and Tate Myre, 16. Seven others were injured. Ethan Crumbley pleaded guilty to 24 charges, including first-degree murder, and was sentenced last year to life in prison without parole . He is still eligible to appeal that decision. His parents may appeal, too.

In the trials of both parents, prosecutors focused in part on their failure to remove their son from school after he made a violent drawing on the morning of the shooting. It included a written plea for help.

They also emphasized Ethan’s access to a handgun that Mr. Crumbley had purchased. And they said that Ms. Crumbley had missed signs that her son was struggling with his mental health, adding that she took him to a gun range just days before the shooting.

Defense lawyers for both parents said they could not have foreseen the unspeakable violence their son would commit.

Ms. Crumbley grew up in Clarkston, a Detroit suburb about 20 minutes from Oxford, her lawyer said during a hearing after the couple’s arrest in 2021 . Before her arrest, she had worked as a marketing director, her lawyer said.

Mr. Crumbley’s job history included work at a handful of small software and technology companies.

The couple once lived in Florida but returned to Michigan several years ago, their lawyers said. They bought their home near downtown Oxford in 2015.

The trials of Jennifer and James Crumbley became a lightning rod for issues of parental responsibility at a time of high-profile gun violence by minors. In recent months, parents in other states have pleaded guilty to charges of reckless conduct or neglect after their children injured or killed others with guns.

But the manslaughter charges against the Crumbleys were unique, and legal experts said their trials could serve as a playbook for other prosecutors who seek to hold parents accountable in the future.

Ekow Yankah, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, said the effect of the ruling on Tuesday might be felt beyond the state.

“This is going to be precedent, most obviously in Michigan and its home jurisdiction, but prosecutors all over the country will see this as a new and viable form of liability,” Mr. Yankah said. “I think we should not underestimate the precedential power of this case, even as we recognize that the facts were quite extraordinary.”

For Matthew Schneider, a former United States attorney in Michigan, what makes this case so different from many others is that most criminal sentences are related to the actions of a defendant, rather than being “about inactions, and how the inactions of a person result in a criminal sentence.”

The sentencing is “very much about making an example of the defendants,” Mr. Schneider said. “This is a shot across the bow to all parents, to all people who have firearms in their house, to keep them locked up, if they could be in the hands of the wrong people.”

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