Tate Modern

Museum London, England, United Kingdom
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What to expect

Tate Modern is an art gallery in London, housing the United Kingdom's national collection of international modern and contemporary art. It is located in the former Bankside Power Station, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. The gallery features a collection of paintings, sculptures, and large-scale installations from artists around the world, including Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, and Henri Matisse. The iconic Turbine Hall and the underground Tanks are notable features of the gallery, showcasing innovative works and live performances

Plan your family visit to the Tate Modern with these blog insights 👇

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25+ Fun Things To Do In London With A Toddler 2024

25+ Fun Things To Do In London With A Toddler 2024
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tate Modern, a great place for families with toddlers to visit. We enjoyed the fantastic FREE display of modern art and the interactive artworks and workshops for kids of all ages. We also kept our toddlers entertained for a few hours with doodle drawing bars, funky displays, and more

Highlights: The kids loved the Tate Modern! They were fascinated by the modern art and had a lot of fun with the interactive artworks and workshops. They also enjoyed the doodle drawing bars, funky displays, and other activities ✨

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30+ Fun Free Things To Do In London With Kids 2024

30+ Fun Free Things To Do In London With Kids 2024
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tate Modern, a museum displaying modern art and photography. We saw some quirky exhibitions and the kids participated in interactive large-scale art and workshops

Highlights: The kids loved the interactive large-scale art and the workshops. We also enjoyed the location on the Southbank, which allowed us to stroll along the Thames and see the London Eye and Houses of Parliament ✨

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London Museums With Kids (Best Museums!)

London Museums With Kids (Best Museums!)
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tate Modern and saw the special kids’ audio guides

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the electronic art wall near the cafe upstairs in the museum ✨

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Because kids need art galleries. London's Tate Modern

Because kids need art galleries. London's Tate Modern
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum, took part in a couple of kid-friendly tours and audio guides, and tested the kids’ facilities for family-friendly appeal

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the child-pleasing areas, the good restaurant and cafe, and the kids’ audio guides ✨

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London, museums and where to sleep

London, museums and where to sleep
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tate Modern, the most famous modern art museum in London, with a wide range of exhibits and a panoramic restaurant on the top floor

Highlights: The kids enjoyed drawing on the floor, while we appreciated the variety of art exhibits and the restaurant with a great view ✨

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London with kids, attractions and things to see in the family

London with kids, attractions and things to see in the family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and saw modern and contemporary art

Highlights: The kids loved the interactive exhibits and the chance to see modern art ✨

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(Tip!) London with kids: 42x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) London with kids: 42x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Tate Modern Museum, which is dedicated to modern art. The kids enjoyed the art and the view from the top floor

Highlights: The kids were entertained by the modern art, and the view from the top floor was a highlight. The museum was free to visit, which made it a great option for the family ✨