Tate Liverpool, Art museum in Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Tate Liverpool is an art museum housed in a converted warehouse building at Royal Albert Dock, spanning four floors with modern and contemporary British art collections. The structure, designed by James Stirling, merges industrial architecture with carefully curated exhibition spaces.
The museum opened in 1988 as part of the Tate network, rooted in sugar merchant Henry Tate's legacy. The establishment became part of a broader revival of Royal Albert Dock and positioned Liverpool as a major art destination.
The space displays works by artists who shaped British art movements, with permanent exhibitions that connect contemporary practices to earlier approaches. Visitors can see how artistic expression has evolved and shifted across generations in Britain.
The museum offers free admission to all visitors and provides wheelchair accessibility, storage lockers, and a café within the building. The four floors are connected by elevators, making it easy to navigate through the different exhibition areas.
The building was converted from a derelict tobacco warehouse, retaining many industrial features in its design. This blend of past and present appears in how the original structure merges with contemporary exhibition areas.
Location: Liverpool
Inception: 1988
Founders: Sir Henry Tate
Architects: James Stirling
Official opening: 1988
Part of: Tate
Address: Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB
Phone: +441517027400
Website: https://tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool
GPS coordinates: 53.40080,-2.99438
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
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