Not overly impressed! (Tate Modern in general)

Member Name: johanna18

Product:	Tate Modern in general
Date:	16/04/09 (115 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: coffee shop

Disadvantages: poor quality art

Overview
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The Tate modern is a free art gallery displaying modern paintings, drawings, sculptures and other items. The displays are frequently changing so a visit once a year is not out the question.

Location
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Right on the banks of the Themes next to the millenium bridge. Take the tube - do not try to park!

My experience
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When entering the Tate Modern you cannot fail to be impressed with the magnificent building which houses the art work (i was probably more impressed with this than the art!)

The building was very easy to navigate with every exibition clearly signposted.

I spent around 3hours here - there really is loads to see. After around an hour we decided to take a coffee break. The coffee shop is on the top floor (easily reachable via the lift) and has spectacular views over london. We must have spent almost an hour in here looking over london and the themes. It isnt cheap but then you dont expect it to be for the location. Quality is around average but quite acceptable.

Overall
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I wasnt blown away with the art (i thought most of it was a load of rubbish) but enjoyed the experience anyway. I would go back but probably not for a few years.

Summary: worth a look