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Tate Modern 10 minute talks

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A member of Tate staff member talks to a group of visitors in front of a painting.

Image by Jeffrey Feng

Learn more about art in Tate's collection with daily 10 minute talks

Every day at Tate Modern we have a selection of ten minute talks delivered by staff and volunteers.

Each talk explores one artwork in the gallery for around 10 minutes. Visitors could learn more about the artists’ creative process and the inspiration behind their work.

Ten minute talks are an opportunity for visitors to listen to Tate staff bringing their favourite artworks to life; sharing their personal feelings and relationship with different pieces in the collection.

For a short period each day, the talks encourage visitors to pause, reflect and enjoy ‘slow looking’ – spending time with an artwork to really get to know it.

All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner Street.

There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

  • Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
  • A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
  • Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.

To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

Download Tate Modern map PDF

For more information before your visit:

  • Email hello@tate.org.uk
  • Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 09.45–18.00)

Check all Tate Modern accessibility information.

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London SE1 9TG
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10 minute talks run most days at a variety of times.

Please check the digital screens in the gallery or ask a staff member for the day’s talks.

Meeting point for tours is by the artwork signposted in the gallery.

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