Tate Britain

London | UK

The Tate Britain is the oldest art center of the Tate art network established in the area of Milibank, of London. Other centers of the art network includes with Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives. Commonly known as the Tate Britain after its founder Sir Henry Tate, the center was known National Gallery of British Art during its early days around 1893. The primary constitution work was done by a British construction major Higgs and Hill. The central sculpture gallery was designed by John Russell Pope. The art house features both British and American art, starting from as early as the 1500 century to the modern and contemporary from. One of the main attractions of the center is the each room is dedicated to a particular artist. Along with collection of varied art form, the center organize exhibitions fo its collections to reach out to all segment of its audience and critics.

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Facilities

The Tate Britain offers various facilities other than being a typical art gallery. The center contains hang out zones like provides a restaurant and a cafe, as well as a Friends room, exclusively for its members. However, the membership facility of the center is open to all with an annual fee. Moreover, the members enjoy various offers like free entry to exhibitions, access to exclusive member rooms along with many other facilities. The center offers some special benefits to its corporate members like special entry to the collection of rare British art and a world class collection of art. To enhance interest among the youth, the center organize online courses, adult learning programs, teachers’ training programs at the center premise.

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Nearby Tourist Attraction

The Tate Britain art center is located at the central London of Milibank area. The center itself is a major attraction to the tourist and the visitors of London. The center offers special benefits for physically challenged visitors along with other attractions. But more than the art center, the place has something more for its visitors. The area of central London has historical sites like statue of King Charles I. Other sites include Trafalgar Square. The city is the home to some national ballet and opera and the headquarters of many national associations.

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