Why
the Tate Britain
and Tate Modern
museums are special

The Tate Britain displays a notable collection of British Art from 1500 to the present. Its sister museum, the Tate Modern, exhibits an exciting collection of 20th and 21st century international modern art.

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Humble habitat

The Tate Modern resides in an old power station. The tall smokestack jutting out of the building is a conspicuous reminder.

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Quick rise to stardom

In 2000, the Tate Modern opened with fanfare. It didn't take long for its greatness to spread to art lovers around the world.

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Famous painting

One of the Tate Britain's artistic treasures is the 18th century Strode Family painting by William Hogarth (see photo).

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Tate name

The word "Tate" by itself defines the state operation that controls the museum network comprising the Tate Britain, the Tate Modern, and the Tate branches in Liverpool and St. Ives. Before the Tate Modern was born, The Tate Britain was named the Tate Gallery. It was casually called "the Tate".

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Getting there by boat

The Tate Britain sits upstream on the opposite bank of the Thames River. A high-speed riverboat shuttle links the two museums.

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When to come

To avoid crowds, visit the Tate Britain and Tate Modern in the early morning or late afternoon.

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