Tate Modern vs National Gallery
London's modern powerhouse on the South Bank versus Trafalgar Square's free Old Master collection.
London, United Kingdom
Tate Modern
✓ Free standard admission; charges for special exhibitions
⏱ 2–3 hours
London, United Kingdom
The National Gallery
✓ Free standard admission
⏱ 2–3 hours
Choose Tate Modern if…
Choose Tate Modern for Picasso, Dalí, Rothko Turbine Hall commissions, and Thames views.
Choose The National Gallery if…
Choose the National Gallery for Van Eyck, Leonardo, Turner, and free admission — 2 hours for highlights.
Visiting both
Walk the Thames path between them (30 min) for a full day of contrasting collections.