Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Look for Hogarth's sketches of gritty London life, Gainsborough's twinkle-toe ladies,
Blake's glowing angels, Constable's clouds, the swooning realism of the Pre-Raphaelites,
and room after room of J. M. W. Turner's proto-Impressionist tempests. In the modern art
wing, there's Francis Bacon's screaming nightmares, Henry Moore statues, and the camera-
eye portraits of Hockney and Freud.
If any of these names are new to you, don't worry. You'll likely see a few “famous”
works you didn't know were British and exit the Tate Britain with at least one new favorite
artist.
CostandHours:
Freebut£4donationrequested,admissionfeefor(optional)temporary
exhibits, map-£1 suggested donation, ask if audioguide is available; daily 10:00-18:00, first
Fri of the month until 22:00 (or possibly every Fri—check online or call to confirm), last
entry to special exhibitions at 17:15 (or 21:15 when open late), free tours on various topics
offered throughout the day—ask at the information desk or call ahead; café and restaurant,
tel. 020/7887-8888,
www.tate.org.uk
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