Tate Modern
Bankside London SE1 9TG
Sun - Thu 10am - 6pm Fri - Sat 10am - 10pm
Tube: Southwark, Blackfriars Overground, Boat to Bankside Pier
1 - 2 hours
All
https://www.euansguide.com/venues/tate-modern-london-690
FREE
Based on 8 reviews
Art done on a massive scale and they don't mind if youre noisy and run around - Fascinating building, amazing design, brilliant views - a great bridge just outside - innovative exciting accessible art - it's a great all seasons and perfect for a damp day.
This is our favourite place to visit in London. The Turbine Hall with the statue and waterfall boobies is great for chasing your sister. We went to Andy Warhol this week. I loved his paintings of people with lots of different colours and we bought some lovely fridge magnets. Mum said she was a bit disappointed with the exhibition .. she wanted to see some of his shoe stuff. Shoes and mums, eh? What is it with them...?
Really good shop - we bought some books. Big art and big space. Lots to do.
The artwork is interesting as is the architecture, especially the slope.
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About Tate Modern
Tate Modern is modern art on a massive scale – and that’s exactly what makes it so good for families. Housed in a converted power station on the South Bank, this gallery is full of bold, weird, wonderful and sometimes bonkers art that gets kids talking. There’s the vast Turbine Hall to run around in, family-friendly trails, sketchbooks to collect, and creative workshops most weekends and holidays. Some art will wow them, some will weird them out, but that’s half the fun. It’s free to enter, the lifts are huge, and the views from the top (especially from the Blavatnik Building) are jaw-dropping. With buggy-friendly paths and loads of space to roam, this is a gallery that welcomes chaos with open arms.
Top tip from the KidRated team:
Take the lift to the 10th floor of the Blavatnik Building – the free viewing terrace has some of the best family selfie spots in London (and bonus points if you spot St Paul’s or Wembley).
Perfect for kids. It’s loud, bold and bonkers in the best way. The giant sculptures, colourful rooms, and art make you ask “…what is that?” It’s ideal for kids who like to question everything.
Yes – grab a free family activity pack or sketchbook from the Info Desk. Plus there are regular weekend workshops and school holiday events with hands-on making, drawing and playing.
Start in the Turbine Hall – it’s huge, dramatic, and changes regularly with immersive installations. From there, pick up a family trail at the Info Desk and head into the Materials & Objects gallery, it’s often the most fun for younger kids.
Nope, general entry is free. You only pay for ticketed exhibitions or snacks in the café.
Yes, it’s a great place for independent teens. There’s plenty of space and the art is thought-provoking (and very TikTok-friendly).
Absolutely. It’s indoors, huge and easy to spend hours in without spending a penny.
Yes – big lifts, ramps, and loads of room to move. Fully accessible and great for buggies and wheelchairs.
There’s a family-friendly café with high chairs and kids’ options. You can also picnic outside on the lawn or along the riverside.
Walk from Blackfriars, Southwark, or St Paul’s across the Millennium Bridge. Or take the Uber Boat to Bankside Pier for a scenic arrival.
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Always a winner for us. My 10 year old loves it. He’s more interested in the immersive sculptural pieces than the paintings, but luckily there’s plenty of that! Great location too and the cafés are good. Easy to get to from Yorkshire using Thameslink from Kings Cross to Blackfriars and walking along the river.