Tate Britain

Across its history, the museum has weathered wartime bomb damage, commissioned the Duveen Galleries (opened 1930s) to champion sculpture, and became closely associated with the Turner Prize (launched 1984), whose exhibitions and announcements frequently punctuated the gallery’s calendar. Big moments have ranged from blockbuster surveys of Turner, Hockney and the Pre‑Raphaelites to era‑defining contemporary shows that reframed the story of British art for new audiences.

Entry to the main collection is free but major temporary exhibitions are ticketed. There’s step‑free access, a cloakroom, café and shop; photography is allowed in most collection spaces but may be restricted in some exhibitions. Families can pick up trails and activity guides, and art‑school diehards can ride the river boat between Tate Britain and Tate Modern for a scenic hop along the Thames.