Museum
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Art gallery · United Kingdom · England
Tate Modern
A giant modern-art gallery in a converted riverside power station.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Tate Modern matters
The brick power station has a huge turbine hall that hosts big installations. Inside, floors of modern and contemporary art by artists from around the world await. The viewing level on the newer Blavatnik Building gives a different look at the city.
Talking points
- The building was once Bankside Power Station.
- The Turbine Hall hosts large, often free, installations.
- Free entry to the permanent collection.
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