South Bank
Tate Modern
Industrial power station turned art icon
Photo by Massimo Virgilio on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- BlackfriarsAbout 10 min walk
- Best Time
- Daytime / SunsetThe viewing level has lovely evening light, and the museum is quiet just after opening on weekdays.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at Tate Modern
- Where to stand
- The top-floor viewing terrace of the Blavatnik Building, or the top of the Turbine Hall entrance ramp
- Composition
- On the terrace, put your subject in the foreground with the Millennium Bridge and St Paul's layered behind. In the Turbine Hall, keep your subject small to stress the scale.
Tips
- Rules on photographing artworks differ by exhibition — check the signs
- Tripods may be restricted
- On the viewing terrace, visitors are asked to respect neighbouring homes
Overview
Tate Modern is a contemporary art museum in a converted power station; the vast Turbine Hall and the viewing level are its photo highlights. Much of it is free to enter, making it a creator's best friend on rainy days.
- The vast industrial Turbine Hall
- Views of St Paul's from the viewing level
- Most of the collection displays are free
Creator Information
- Area
- South Bank
- Nearest Station
- BlackfriarsDistrict · Circle · National Rail
- Walking Time
- About 10 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Lifestyle / YouTube / Cinematic
- Best Time
- Daytime / SunsetThe viewing level has lovely evening light, and the museum is quiet just after opening on weekdays.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor & Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeEntry and collection displays are free. Special exhibitions are paid
- Rain Friendly
- Rain friendly
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingPhotography inside is often limited to personal use, and tripods or commercial filming may require the museum's permission. Check the rules for each exhibition too.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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