Visiting Tate Modern

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Things to do at Tate Modern

From multimedia and daily guided tours to sketching in the gallery, find out what you can do at Tate Modern.

Not sure where to start?

Just go to one of the Information Desks on Levels 1 or 2 where you can pick up a map of the gallery and ask a member of staff about what to see at the gallery.

Interactive Zone

Try a range of hands-on games, explore multimedia interactives, read books and watch films relating to the art on display at Tate Modern. The Interactive Zone is bursting with ideas and activities to help you get to know more about twentieth-century art and artists.

Free, for all ages
Level 5 concourse

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Multimedia Guide

Pick up our Bafta award-winning Multimedia Guide and get a unique insight to the art on display with artist interviews, interactive games and art-inspired music.

Available in English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano and British Sign Language
£3.50, concessions £3
More information about the Multimedia Guide»

Mobile Apps

Download a mobile app to your mobile device to help you explore the art on display at Tate Modern. To access our mobile apps, just log on to the free Wi-Fi at Tate Modern.

Tate Trumps»
Ever wandered around Tate Modern and thought: “If this artwork came to life, how good would it be in a fight?” Now you can find out with the Tate Trumps app. Choose one of the three modes (Battle, Mood or Collector), walk around the gallery and pick 7 artworks to make up your hand. Then meet up with your friends to play trumps and see who scores the highest.

Race Against Time»
Can you defeat evil Dr Greyscale as he tries to remove all the colour from the world? As the gamer races through time from 1890 back to the present day, the background, platforms and enemies change to reflect major art movements and works from the last 121 years of modern art.

Guided tours

Join one of our free daily tours of the Collection or a highlights tour of a special exhibition.
More information about guided tours»

Tours for two

Enjoy a private tour for two with one of our Tate Guides around the highlights of the Collection or a special exhibition of your choice.

From £100, book in advance
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Sketching in the gallery

You can come and sketch the artworks on display in the gallery on small drawing pads with enclosed pencils or crayons. Please don’t bring charcoal, pastels, permanent markers, water or oil as you are not allowed to use them in the gallery.

What's on at Tate Modern

Find out what special exhibitions, collection displays and events are on when you plan to visit.
You can also plan your own personal tour of what you would like to see using the Explore Tate Modern interactive map.

More things to do at Tate Modern

For families»
Our family-friendly tips for visiting the gallery and what events are on especially for families.

For schools»
What’s on offer for schools and how to book a school visit to Tate Modern.

For groups»
Find out how to book a group visit and the private tours and talks available to make your visit extra special.

Access programmes»
Find out the access programmes at Tate Modern.