Tate Britain, London

Tate Britain
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Tate Britain (GPS: 51.49075, -0.1272) is one of the Tate galleries that include Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. It is housed in the Tate's original premises on Millbank on the site of Millbank Prison, as within the Pimlico neighbourhood. The front part of the building was designed by Sidney R. J. Smith with a classical portico and dome behind.

Tate Britain, named after Sir Henry Tate who founded it, was opened on 21 July 1897 and was originally called the National Gallery of British Art. Since then, the building has undergone a number of extensions.

The National Gallery of British Art was renamed "Tate Britain", in March 2000 before the launch of Tate Modern. It is now dedicated to the display of historical and contemporary British art. It includes the Clore Gallery of 1987, designed by James Stirling, which houses work by J.M.W. Turner.

Tate Britain and Tate Modern are now connected by a high speed boat along the River Thames. This is decorated with spots, based on paintings of a similar theme by Damien Hirst.

Details

Address: Millbank SW1P 4RG
Phone: 020 7887 8000, 020 7887 8008
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 am to 5:50 pm
Entrance fee: Free but donations welcome

How to reach Tate Britain

The nearest tube stations are the Pimlico Tube Station, Vauxhall Tube Station and Westminster Tube Station.

Tate Britain is on the map of Art Galleries in London

List of Art Galleries in London and Art Galleries in the United Kingdom

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