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Tate Modern Guide

By Laura Porter, About.com

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Tate Modern Access Information

Interior staircase at the Tate Modern

Interior staircase at the Tate Modern art gallery located on Bankside in London, with the signatures of artists in white on black walls.

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There are lifts/elevators to all floors so either entrance can be used.

The River Entrance enters directly to Level 2 where the main cafe is located.

The side entrance on Holland Street enters down to Level 1 and is a large slope into the Turbine Hall. A flight of long, shallow steps with a handrail runs alongside the length of the ramp. You'll find the best disabled toilet on this floor as well as the Baby Care Room.

Wheelchairs

There are ten wheelchairs and two electric scooters available on request for use by visitors. To book, email ticketing@tate.org.uk or call 020 7887 8888 (allow 24 hours' notice).

Guide Dogs

Tate Modern welcomes guide dogs and hearing dogs. A water bowl is available at the cloakroom on Level 1.

Concessionary Tickets and Carers' Entry

There is a concessionary rate for all visitors with a disability, for entry to ticketed exhibitions. Carers' entrance is free.

Stools

Stools are available in the galleries and can be picked up from the concourses on levels 3, 4 and 5. Please ask a member of staff or at the information desks. Benches can be found in a number of galleries.

Multi-language and large print guides are available in each gallery room.

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