Tate Britain: Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to present day. Tate Britain is showing Collections 2002-1500: BP Displays at Tate Britain, an entirely new presentation of the national collection of British art featuring masterpieces by the key figures of British art including Van Dyck, Hogarth, Gainsborough, Blake, Constable, Turner, the Pre-Raphaelites, Sickert, Nicholson, Moore, Hepworth, Bacon, Hockney and Gilbert and George. (In the period since the Second World War the displays will be rotated on a nine monthly cycle to show over time the full scope of the collection). Alongside the displays is a comprehensive programme of special exhibitions and projects. Tate Britain also continues to be the home of the Turner Prize.
Gallery Hours
Daily, 10.00-17.50
Closed 24, 25, 26 December (open as normal on 1 January)
Exhibitions
10.00-17.40 (last admission 17.00)
Admission to Tate Britain is free, but donations from visitors are needed to support the gallerys work. You can also help by visiting the Tate Britain Shop, Cafe and Restaurant, or by becoming a Tate Member.
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