Place · St Paul's and the City
Tate Modern
Free modern art in a former power station across the Millennium Bridge: walk in from the river, see the Turbine Hall and two floors of the collection, and finish at the viewing level for the skyline.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 90–120 min
- p95 180 min
- Price
- free
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- unknown
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- St Paul's and the City: ok
- Getting there
- Walk across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's, or take the tube to Southwark or Blackfriars
- Free
- Turbine Hall
- Skyline from the viewing level
- Free entry
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.
Rules in force · 11Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…The tube has steps and crowds
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
- London and the South East ↗Check the last train home before you book a late dinner outside London; services thin after 22:00 and strikes can remove them.
- London ↗The tube has steps and crowds: two large bags go by taxi or the Elizabeth line, not on a rush-hour tube.
- London ↗Traffic drives on the left: look right first when you cross, and use the signal at crossings.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
- MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Quietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 90–120 min · up to 180 min if you linger
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Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
120min
p95
180min
Usually open daily with a late opening on some evenings; not printed until verified for your date.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Free days
- Always free — Some ask you to book a free timed ticket at busy times.
Free entry days in London (pick London in the tool; check)
- Dress code
- No special code.
- Bags & lockers
- Large bags go to the cloakroom (check).
- Bag checks at the door.
- Photos
- Allowed in most rooms without flash; some works forbid it.
- What's closed
- Dec 24–26Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Gallery rehangscheckSome floors close during rehangs; check the website.
- Late openingscheckFriday and Saturday evenings have later hours (check).
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Collection displays | free | Donations welcome. |
| Special exhibitions | about £16–25 (≈ US$25–35) (2026 estimate) | Book online; sells out at weekends. |
| Viewing level | free (check) | Timed entry may be needed at busy times. |
How to do it well
- 1Cross the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's and enter by the Turbine Hall ramp.
- 2Choose one or two floors of the collection; do not try the whole building.
- 3Finish at the top-floor viewing level for a free view over the river (check the rules).
Facilities
- toilets
- On most floors, with accessible and baby-changing rooms.
- tickets
- Free collection; special exhibitions are ticketed.
- shade
- Indoors; the river terrace is exposed.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Walk across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul's, or take the tube to Southwark or Blackfriars
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- lifts and escalators between levels
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quieter on weekday mornings; weekends and school holidays are busy.
- Sensory load
- 3/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Gallery floors and café (AC)
rain
Gallery floors and café
Nearest rescue anchor: D — Millennium Bridge approach benches (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yeslifts and escalators between levels
- Lifts: yes · yes
- Accessible toilet: yes · yes
- Wheelchair: yes · yesWheelchairs are available to borrow at the information desk (check).
- Stroller: yes · yesStrollers welcome; family trails are available.
Step-free entrances and lifts to all levels; the museum publishes an access guide.
Combine with
- 3 minMillennium Bridge
- 5 minShakespeare's Globe and the Thames path
- 10 minSt Paul's Cathedral
- 12 minBorough Market · eat
Walk the St Paul's and the City area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Red lines
- No touching the works; the galleries have guards.
- Photography rules change by room; follow the signs.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- silence
- Ordinary museum volume.
With kids
- with kids
- The big Turbine Hall installations and the slides or interactive art suit children; some works are abstract for the very young.
- child price
- free
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is it worth it if I do not like modern art?
Yes for the building, the Turbine Hall and the view; skip the galleries if they do not interest you.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
How do I get there from St Paul's?
Walk down to the river and cross the Millennium Bridge, about 10 minutes.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialTate Modern (official)