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Tate Modern: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Tate Modern is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–21:00.
- Also free: Paid exhibitions: up to four children aged 11 and under free per parent or guardian; Paid exhibitions: companion of a disabled visitor goes free.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Paid exhibitions: up to four children aged 11 and under free per parent or guardian: Exhibition entry is ticketed; advance booking recommended.
- Friday and Saturday late openings run to 21:00.
- 16-25s can join Tate Collective (free) for £5 exhibition tickets.
- The Level 0 cloakroom has closed; paid lockers are available (£4-£8).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeCollection displays are free for everyone | everyone | Paid exhibitions (e.g. Frida Kahlo, Julio Le Parc) are extra. | No |
| Free forPaid exhibitions: up to four children aged 11 and under free per parent or guardian | children 11 and under | With a paying parent/guardian; ages 12-18 can get £5 family child tickets. | Yes |
| Free forPaid exhibitions: companion of a disabled visitor goes free | carers of visitors with disabilities | The disabled visitor pays a concession rate; only the companion is free. | No |
Official prices
Tate Modern ticket prices
| 'Frida: The Making of an Icon' exhibition (25 Jun 2026 - 3 Jan 2027) — Blockbuster Frida Kahlo show; concessions available, £5 for 16-25s via Tate Collective. | £25 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Sunday to Thursday 10:00-18:00; Friday and Saturday 10:00-21:00. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Bankside, London SE1 9TG, United Kingdom
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FAQ
Tate Modern: common questions
Is Tate Modern free?
Yes — Tate Modern is free to enter. Also free: Paid exhibitions: up to four children aged 11 and under free per parent or guardian; Paid exhibitions: companion of a disabled visitor goes free.
Who gets free entry to Tate Modern?
Children 11 and under — with a paying parent/guardian; ages 12-18 can get £5 family child tickets.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — the disabled visitor pays a concession rate; only the companion is free..
Do I need to book for free entry to Tate Modern?
Exhibition entry is ticketed; advance booking recommended.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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