Tate Modern

sparklepants

Spacially fantastic 28th August 2008

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• If you are having a lazy wander along the Southbank, I would highly recommend popping into the Tate and seeing what the latest installation in the turbine hall is, you can then have a look around and check out the free exhibitions within the various rooms that the Tate holds.
If you are heading over specifically to visit the Tate Modern, it’s advisable to check out the website first to make sure they actually have something in the Turbine Hall, as sometimes they are preparing for the next.
I would also suggest that you don’t eat in the Tat’s own restaurants or bars, but try somewhere along the Southbank itself.

doodlekitten

Pick your time carefully 28th August 2008

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I was a little disappointed by my visit to the Tate Modern Museum. Timing is crucial and unfortunately we went late on a Friday afternoon- being one of the last attractions to close its doors it does attract a rush hour around 4pm. We didn’t leave ourselves sufficient time to stroll through the different quarters and consequently spent the hour briskly walking from room to room dodging the swarms of people and trying not to miss out too many rooms. The audio-visual exhibitions were quite stunning and well worth seeing, and we literally stumbled on some fantastic interactive exhibits. Give the audio-guide a miss unless you are a fanatic or always use them- although it is quite a funky gizmo it takes 5 minutes just to key in the exhibit number.

ajay73

PLEASANT 22nd August 2008

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The Tate Modern is a very pleasant way to spend 90 minutes. The building is quite interesting and strongly recommend you start on the top floor and work down. It is not necessary to view any or every piece of art in a modern museum. The video work is of little interest to some, but great for others. The Tate has a good mix of contemporary styles. It isn't the Guggenheim or MOMA in New York, but it is free and has some nice pieces.

The bridge across the Thames is a work of art in itself and a very nice walk.

Recommend this museum as a pleasant stop on the South Bank.

deadleg21

for the modern folk 21st August 2008

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If you want to see modern art in the UK what is the first place people mention? The tate modern ofcourse and i can see why. I visited the tate modern while studying art and found it very useful. The sheer variety of different art on offer is enough to boggle your mind and is a great place to visit if you require inspiration. I cannot really comment on the exhibitions as they are always changing, but when i have visited they have usualy been very good and don't follow the steriotypical view of modern art - "anyone could have done that".

Angella

Dire building, wonderful views 13th December 2007

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Huge grey walls tower above you in the entrance hall - my idea of hell. But the views are fantastic. That wonderful pedestrian bridge. The landmark Gherkin building nearby which people actually live in.

You pay to go into exhibitions.

fabiosassi

Tate Modern 9th August 2007

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The best place ever to see modern art in a cool location!

Sonic_Doom

3rd April 2007

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The Tate Modern is one of the shining examples of how a modern art gallery should be done. The ever shifting exhibits in the turbine hall and the fantastic exhibitions make it worth returning again and again, and the free galleries are just as inspiring. One of my favourite places to go for the day in London.

ham82

2nd April 2007

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great place to just hang out and waste an hour or so

emmalouise99

27th March 2007

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Some interesting pieces here. The multimedia guide (rather than the straight audio) is worth the investment. The 7th floor restaurant and bar - whilst more crowded than the members room - also has excellent views. Worth the climb.

robcarter

Smug tip 5th September 2006

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If you are a member of the Tate foundation go to the members' bar on the 5th floor. Never too crowded, better food, and an enormous roof terrace at the back as well as a huge balcony at the front overlooking the Thames. Rarely any screaming kids and never any euroteens with dayglo back packs like the public (pah!) bar upstairs.