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Tate Modern Architecture Tour

9 September 2023 at 14.00–15.30

A tour group at the Tanks Staircase ofTate Modern

Unlock Tate Modern’s history and architectural secrets in our Architecture Tour

Since Tate Modern first opened in 2000, it has become a London landmark, not just for the art it houses, but also for the architecture of the building itself. A remarkable combination of old and new, the tour will take you through the former Bankside Power Station with its iconic 3,300 m2 Turbine Hall and Tanks that still smell of oil, before delving into the innovative and ambitious Blavatnik Building extension.

Places are limited and we recommend booking in advance.

You can also enjoy a Tate Britain Architecture Tour.

All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner street.

There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Nathalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.

To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

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