Tate Liverpool
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What's on here
Why go
- Follow the free Royal Albert Dock Art Trail to six artworks and solve a word puzzle using five hidden letters.
- See the gallery that hosted the Turner Art Prize for the first time outside London.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:45Show all
Don't miss
- Redevelopment plansLook for plans showing refurbished galleries and new social spaces.RIBA North on Mann Island
What's inside
- The temporary venue contains two small RIBA-curated displays and a small family area. No further Tate exhibitions are planned here.
Tips for your visit
- Bring a buggy into the gallery or ask staff where to leave it.
- Baby-changing facilities are behind gallery 2 on the first floor.
- Visitors may breastfeed wherever they feel comfortable.
Interesting facts3
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Tate Liverpool’s collection spans British art from 1500 to the present and international modern art.
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Its fellow Tate museums are Tate Britain, Tate Modern and Tate St Ives.
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Liverpool architecture firm Studio MUTT designed bespoke furniture inspired by equipment used to move artworks.
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Shorts
History
- 1988Opened on 24 May, with Prince Charles officiating, in an Albert Dock warehouse converted by James Stirling.
- 2007 and 2022Hosted Turner Prize ceremonies.
- 2023Hosted Eurovision celebrations, then closed its Albert Dock home for renovation in October.
- Spring 2027Expected to reopen at Royal Albert Dock.
- Date not givenA major refurbishment added gallery space. Arca redesigned the foyer to improve its proportions and visitor flow. Peter Blake and Architectural Emporium redesigned the café with an orange-fronted timber desk and a colour-changing wall. These are historical interiors.
How to get there
- 2 minOn footFrom James Street station, walk to the gallery.
- BusSome buses stop at Pier Head, beside the gallery.
- 2 minBoatMersey Ferries from Seacombe and Woodside stop at Pier Head, about two minutes away.
Accessibility
- Lift between floors At the back of the ground floor, about 16 metres from the entrance; the floors are also connected by 23 steps.
- Accessible toilet First floor, behind gallery 2; reachable by stairs or lift.
- Assistance dogs and support animals Welcomed at the gallery.
- Wheelchairs Available to borrow during a visit.
- Folding stools Portable stools are available on request.
- Sensory support Ear defenders, magnifiers and communication cards are available from Visitor Engagement Assistants. Staff can provide a quiet space on request.
- Large-print artwork labels Available at each exhibition or display entrance.
Sources: Tate Liverpool - Wikipedia · Liverpool - Wikivoyage (do) · Tate Liverpool + RIBA North | Tate · Tate Liverpool + RIBA North visual story | Tate · Visit Tate Liverpool + RIBA North with your fam… · Tate Liverpool - Wikipedia · checked 7 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
Is the Albert Dock gallery open?
It is closed for redevelopment, with reopening expected in spring 2027.
Are more Tate exhibitions planned at RIBA North?
No further Tate exhibitions are planned at the temporary venue.
Which building should I head to for Tate Liverpool?
RIBA North on Mann Island.
Is Tate Liverpool suitable for children?
Yes. There is a small family area, and visitors may bring a buggy.
What are Tate Liverpool’s opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, 10:00–17:45; Thursday, 10:00–17:50.
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