Free entry

Tate Liverpool

British and international modern and contemporary art

Opening times

Monday to Sunday 10.00–17.50

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Liverpool L3 4BB

Exhibitions

Exhibition

Op Art in Focus

Until 5 Jul 2020

A dazzling display from pioneering artists of the 1960s to today

Free entry
Exhibition

Keith Haring

14 Jun – 10 Nov 2019

An unmistakable style that has come to define an era

Free displays

Constellations: Highlights from the Nation's Collection of Modern Art

Take a fresh look at the connection between artworks from the Tate collection with this ongoing display
Free entry

Wassily Kandinsky: Cossacks 1910-1

A display of artworks which capture the harmony of music, colour and spirituality

Free entry

Events

Workshop

Mega Models

10–13 Apr 2019, 17–20 Apr 2019

Spend your Easter holidays with us. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities

Free entry
Workshop

Off the Wall: Make your own op art wallpaper

11 May 2019, 18 May 2019, 25 May 2019, 1 Jun 2019

Create your own op art-inspired block printed wallpaper in this four-week course

Late

Art 360: After Dark

12 Apr 2019

Join us as we open the entire gallery space after dark for a one-off immersive art and sound experience

Getting Here

Address

Tate Liverpool
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Liverpool L3 4BB

Directions

ON FOOT

Approaching from the Strand, turn onto the Salthouse Dock opposite the Hilton Hotel. Continue straight on passing the Pumphouse Inn on the right and the Maritime Museum on the left. The quickest route to us is across the Hartley Bridge. This bridge can sometimes be closed to pedestrians with very little notice to allow boats into the Albert Dock. These closures are generally only for a short time.

BY BIKE

Bike racks are located in the Mermaid Courtyard, adjacent to Tate Liverpool.

BY BUS

Liverpool ONE Bus Station on Canning Street is directly opposite the Albert Dock, approximately 365 metres from Tate Liverpool. Route C4 also stops at the Albert Dock.

BY TRAIN

The nearest train station to Tate Liverpool is James Street station, Liverpool L27PQ (720 metres approx.). For travel within Merseyside plan your journey at merseyrail.org. Mainline rail tickets to Liverpool Lime Street station are valid for travel to James Street Station.

BY FERRY

Mersey Ferries from Seacombe and Woodside on the Wirral call at the Pier Head (960 metres approx.). Access from the Pier Head to the gallery is via The Strand.

BY CAR

To get to Tate Liverpool, follow the brown signs to the Waterfront.
The following car park is near Tate Liverpool:


Q-Park Liverpool ONE, with 2,000 underground spaces: 35 Strand Street, Liverpool L1 8LT. Visitors to Tate Liverpool can park at Q Park and receive a 50% discount on parking for up to 24 hours. Ask for a voucher from a member of staff when visiting the gallery.

BY COACH

Coach parking is available at the Kings Dock Car and Coach Park, near to Tate Liverpool. More information for drivers www.albertdock.com.

BY SHOPMOBILITY

Visitors may also like to make use of Liverpool’s Shopmobility service, on the third floor of the Liverpool ONE shopping centre. Equipment must be booked in advance and there is a charge.l. More information for drivers www.liverpool-one.com.

Plan your visit

Family Visits

Find out about what's on offer for families at Tate Liverpool and make the most out of your visit

School Visits to Tate Liverpool

Bring your class to Tate Liverpool for free

Collection on display

Donald Rodney In the House of My Father

1996–7

Bridget Riley Untitled [Fragment 5/8]

1965

John Minton Children by the Sea

1945

Getting Started

Tate Kids What Is That?

Op Art

Does this picture make your eyes go funny? Don't worry it's not you – it's op art!

In the Gallery

A guide to slow looking

Be amazed by the discoveries you can make when you look longer at art

In Tate Liverpool

Café

Drink and dine amidst the vibrant designs of British pop artist Sir Peter Blake

Shop

Discover art-inspired books and souvenirs, as well as unique gifts for people of all ages

Admission Information

Entry details

Admission to Tate Liverpool is free, except for special exhibitions. Become a Tate Member or Patron and get free entry to special exhibitions.

Security

We take security very seriously. Read more about our approach to safety and rules for the gallery.

Opening times

Monday to Sunday 10.00–17.50

The gallery is closed 24–26 December but open as usual on all other days of the year, including Bank Holidays, Good Friday and New Year’s Day.

Tate Liverpool opens at 10.30 on the first Wednesday of every month.

Accessibility

Accessible car parking

Limited pay and display parking is available near to Tate Liverpool inside the Albert Dock Gates near The Pump House public house (100 metres distance) and outside the Britannia Pavilion (100 metres distance).

A Q-Park Liverpool ONE, with 2,000 underground spaces: 35 Strand Street, Liverpool L1 8LT. Visitors to Tate Liverpool can park at Q Park and receive a 50% discount on parking for up to 24 hours. Ask for a voucher from a member of staff when visiting the gallery.

To book wheelchairs or enquire about additional parking access:

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Entrances to Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool is located in the Albert Dock complex, which includes period features such as cobbles and original Yorkstone paving.

  • There are no steep gradients on approaches to Tate Liverpool.
  • There is level access to the gallery.
  • The main revolving doors are operated manually.
  • The two side doors open automatically and are push pad operated. The doors are single width. The door opening is 110cm wide.
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Wheelchair provision

Five wheelchairs are available to borrow during your gallery visit. You can book one in advance or ask a member of staff for one on your arrival.
To book:

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Guide and hearing dogs

Tate Liverpool welcomes guide dogs and hearing dogs.

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Autism friendly

  • An accessible guide to the gallery is available from the front desk and is also available to download
  • Ear defenders can be borrowed from the front desk
  • We can provide a quiet space, please ask a member of staff
  • We also offer Quiet Hour, between 10.00–11.00 on the first Saturday of every month, to ensure that our gallery is more comfortable and accessible for our visitors with additional needs
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Concessionary admission and carers’ entry for special exhibitions

Visitors with a disability pay a concessionary rate, and carers’ entrance is free. Details are available on each special exhibition page.

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Blind and visually impaired visitors

Guide and hearing dogs

We welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

Large print

Tate Liverpool provides a range of interpretative material including information panels, labels and leaflets.

  • All artwork labels are available in large print at the entrance to each exhibition or display
  • Exhibition booklets are also available in large print. Please ask a member of staff
  • Light-weight, high-definition magnifiers are available in our gallery spaces, as well as cerium overlays in a variety of colours. Please ask a member of staff

Visual description

Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool has visual description in the What's On pages.

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Deaf and hearing impaired visitors

The following areas of Tate Liverpool are fitted with a hearing loop:

  • Foyer
  • Group reception room
  • Auditorium

A range of portable loop systems are available for use in meeting and event spaces which can be used by visitors with or without hearing aids.
Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool has a hearing loop in the What's On Pages

BSL talks

Find out whether an event at Tate Liverpool offers BSL interpretation in the What's On Pages.

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Dyslexic visitors

  • We can provide various colours of transparent overlays, which may benefit some visitors with dyslexia when reading black-on-white text captions and leaflets.
  • All artwork labels are available in large print at the entrance to each exhibition or display.
  • Exhibition booklets are also available in large print. Please ask a member of staff.

Just ask at the Information desk.

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Community groups

Our programme for community groups offers a range of activities that can be tailor-made to suit the requirements of particular groups, such as visitors with learning disabilities.

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Facilities at Tate Liverpool

Information desk

The Information desk at Tate Liverpool is located three metres from the front entrance. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have about the artworks, building and facilities.

  • There is level access to the Information desk from the entrance
  • Lighting levels are bright
  • Seating is available in the foyer

Toilets

Female and males toilets are located next to the lift in the basement, 15 and 16 metres from the entrance respectively.
There is level access to both toilets and the lighting levels are bright.

Adapted toilets

There are adapted toilets at Tate Liverpool, which all visitors can use. Adapted toilets are situated:

  • 10.5 metres from the accessible entrance on the ground floor
  • in the basement next to the lift
  • between the rooms at the north end of the gallery on the first and second floors.

All adapted toilets are unisex. A key is not required.
The door to the ground floor adapted toilet opens inwards and is locked by a locking handle. As you face the toilet pan there is lateral transfer space of one metre on the left.
The tap type is lever. There is a functional emergency alarm. Wall mounted grab rails are on both sides of the toilet.

  • Other features are placed at the following heights above floor level:
  • Coat hook: less than 120 cm
  • Toilet seat: 45 cm.
  • Hand dryer: less than 130 cm.
  • Toilet roll holder: less than100 cm.
  • Sink: less than 74 cm.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good. Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

Changing Places toilets

There is a Changing Places toilet​ at Tate Liverpool, located in the ground floor foyer.

Changing Places toilets are also available at the Merseyside Maritime Museum which is within a 5 minute walk from the gallery. Information is available on the Maritime Museum website. Changing places toilets are also available at the Museum of Liverpool which is within a 15 minute walk from the gallery, and in Liverpool One which is within a 20 minute walk from the gallery. The facility is located in the Liverpool One Information Centre.

Baby care facilities

There are three baby care rooms at Tate Liverpool, with a full range of facilities. They are located:

  • in the basement next to the standard female toilet
  • in the adapted toilet on the 1st floor gallery
  • in the adapted toilet on the 2nd floor gallery

Levels and lifts

The basement, ground, first, second and fourth floors are accessible to the public.

  • There are over 15 steps between floors
  • The steps are clearly marked
  • The lighting level is bright
  • There are handrails on both sides
  • There is a landing on each floor

Lifts

There are two standard passenger lifts located opposite the main entrance. The right hand lift provides access to all levels; the left hand lift provides access to the ground, first, second and fourth floor.

  • The lifts are 12 metres from the entrance
  • The dimensions of the lifts are 1.24 metres x 1.23 metres
  • There is a mirror in each lift to aid reversing out
  • The lifts have a visual floor indicator, Braille markings and an audible announcer
  • The external call buttons are at a low level
  • The lighting level in the lifts is bright

Lockers

Lockers are available and free to use in the basement at Tate Liverpool. We kindly ask that visitors put large bags and rucksacks in our lockers for visitors' personal comfort during their visit and for the safety of the artwork.

  • You may be requested to leave briefcases, bags, sticks or umbrellas in the lockers
  • If you have a large item or pram which will not fit in one of our lockers, please ask a member of staff in the foyer for assistance.”

Seating

Seating is available in the galleries. Portable folding stools are available on request – ask a member of staff or at the information desks

Café

There is level access to the Café at Tate Liverpool.

  • Assisted service is available
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre
  • No tables or chairs are permanently fixed
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70 cm
  • Menus are clearly written and presented in contrasting colours
  • They are hand held and available in large print
  • The type of food served is hot and cold meals, and snacks

Shop

There is level access to the Shop at Tate Liverpool and ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Event spaces

There are three event spaces for functions on the fourth floor, which has separate lift and toilet access. Other event spaces are available on the ground floor. Events and hospitality at Tate Liverpool

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Contact us

Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk
Call 0151 702 7400

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