All groups (visiting independently or on a Tate-led session) must book in advance. To make a booking, please see How to Book.
Booking confirmation
To confirm your booking we will send you important Guidelines and a Health and Safety Statement. Please fully brief all responsible adults and visiting students and ensure the Guidelines are observed throughout your visit.
- Download your essential guide to visiting Tate Modern (PDF, 350KB)
- Download the health and safety statement for visiting groups to Tate Galleries (PDF, 82KB)
PDF Files can be opened with free Adobe Reader software
Risk assessments
Please note that Tate is not liable for groups and that you need to write your own risk assessments prior to visiting Tate Britain or Tate Modern
Admission fees
Entry to the Collection displays is free. For exhibitions, a special school group price is available if you book and pay at least two weeks in advance. You’ll be given a set time slot which you must keep to, and you should have a range of times ready when you call in case your preferred time slot is full. Teachers and students are eligible for concessionary tickets on production of a Teacher ID.
Supervision
Adult supervision is required at all times – accompanying adults are always responsible for students. Please meet the following adult:student ratios:
- Age under 5 1:5
- Age 6–11 1:10
- Age 12–16 1:15
- Over 16 1:20
Group Sizes
A maximum of 120 pupils per school can be allowed on any day. To avoid overcrowding there is also a limit on the number of group visits per day.
For group sizes for workshops, visit the Tate-led Sessions page.
Preliminary Visit
We strongly advise you to check that the content of galleries is appropriate before your visit. Art works can be taken off display at short notice and for unforeseen reasons, so it is wise to include a variety of works in your planning. To check whether a specific work is on display at Tate Modern, please call 020 7401 5120. Alternatively you can view most works on display online on the Collection pages
Transport for London School Party Travel Scheme
London School groups can travel to Tate Britain and Tate Modern for free. For more information, visit the Transport for London website.
Tate Boat
Tate Britain and Tate Modern are only 20 minutes apart by boat, and visiting school groups are welcome and can book reduced-price tickets. For more information, call 020 7887 8888. Please note that Tate is unable to guarantee the size of boats.