Visiting Tate Liverpool
One of the largest galleries of modern and contemporary art outside London
Admission is free
Admission is free, except for special exhibitions.
Become a Tate
Member or a Patron and see all exhibitions for free.
Opening hours
Open Monday – Sunday, 10.00–17.00
Last admission to special exhibitions is at 16.00
The Gallery will open at 10.30 every first Wednesday of the month due to Staff Training
The Gallery will open at 10.50 on Wednesday 7 March 2012 due to Staff Training
Late at Tate Liverpool
Join us for our regular programme of late events, inspired by works of art in the gallery.
Seasonal closures
We are closed on Good Friday and 24, 25 and 26 December.
Special announcements
There are currently no special announcements for Tate Liverpool.
We regularly update display details, but last minute changes do occur. If you are planning a visit to see a particular work of art, please contact us to check if it will be on display.
Getting here
Address
Albert Dock
Liverpool L3 4BB
For a comprehensive map of the city centre, go to the Visit Liverpool website.
On foot
Approaching from the Strand, turn onto the Salthouse Dock opposite the Hilton Hotel. Continue straight on passing the Pumphouse
Inn on the right and the Maritime Museum on the left.
The quickest route to us is across the Hartley Bridge. This bridge can sometimes be closed to pedestrians with very little notice to allow boats into the Albert Dock. These closures are generally only for a short time.
By bike
Bike racks are located in the Mermaid Courtyard, adjacent to Tate Liverpool.
For information about cycling in Merseyside go to the Travelwise website.
By train
The nearest train station to Tate Liverpool is James Street Station (720 metres approx.).
Mainline rail tickets to Liverpool Lime Street Station are valid for travel to James Street Station.
By bus
Liverpool ONE Bus Station on Canning Street is directly opposite the Albert Dock, approximately 365 metres from Tate Liverpool. Route C4 also stops at the Albert Dock.
For more information about public transport in Liverpool, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or go to the Merseytravel website.
By ferry
Mersey Ferries from Seacombe and Woodside on the Wirral call at the Pier Head (960 metres approx.). Access from the Pier Head to the gallery is via the Strand.
By car
To get to Tate Liverpool, follow the brown signs to Waterfront. The following car parks are near Tate Liverpool:
- A multi-storey car park at Kings Dock
- Q-Park Liverpool ONE, with 2,000 underground spaces. Located at 35 Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LT
More information about parking provision for disabled visitors.
More information on Q-Park Liverpool ONE
Drop off / pick up point
A drop off / pick up point is situated on Hartley Bridge. You need to arrange in advance to use this point, please contact us for details.
By coach
Coach parking is available at the Kings Dock Car and Coach Park.
By air
Fly to Liverpool John Lennon airport from a number of European destinations. There is a regular bus service (Route 500) from the airport to the city centre. Alternatively you can take a 20-minute taxi journey to the gallery.
For information about visiting Liverpool and finding accommodation visit www.visitliverpool.com
Contact us
By email
visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
By telephone
+44 (0)151 702 7400
By TextPhone
18801 7027400
By post
Tate Liverpool
Albert Dock
Liverpool L3 4BB
