Tate Britain - Gallery Guide to London

Millbank
London
SW1P 4RG

Tel: +44 (0)20 7887 8008


The Tate Britain houses the national collection of British art from the early 16th century to early 1900s. It was originally founded in 1753 with money from Sir Henry Tate, the man who invented the sugar cube.

In addition to housing its permanent collection of British art and its outstanding Turner collection, the gallery also showcases contemporary British artists and continues to sponsor the Turner prize, the country's most prestigious modern art prize. The Tate Britain has a reputation for hosting some of London's best art exhibitions, for which there is usually an admission charge.