Tate Modern

T A T E G A L L E R Y O F M O D E R N A R T

A fleeting visit to Bankside (in October 2006) aided by the less than wobbly bridge, shows that Tate Modern is a popular attraction on the riverbank.
As this photo conveys, the sheer scale of Bankside is so impressive as you gaze at the never ending expanse of brickwork, interrupted only by the new viewing windows in a well thought out conversion.

Tate Gallery of Modern Art

In the 1990s speculation about the project suggested...

"It is expected that the new gallery, due for completion by the Millennium, will cover five floors to include not only an extensive exhibit space, but also educational areas, a cafe and retail shops as part of a covered street which will run right through the very heart of the gallery itself."

Further updates expected during 2010.

Across the Riverbank

	The Millennium Bridge In September 1999 the yellow signs advised, 'steps closed' and 'No access to City of London school'. The building of the new Millennium Bridge was underway...

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Tate Modern

Tate Modern was offically opened by the Queen on 11th May 2000.

Tate Modern opened to the public on 12th May 2000.