Tate Liverpool + RIBA North visual story | Tate

A photograph of a member of Tate Liverpool staff standing and smiling whilst waving at the camera — © Gareth Jones

Entry to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North is free.

Our current exhibition is Long Life, Low Energy: Designing for a Circular Economy.

There is no need to book a ticket. Members do not need to book.

Tate Liverpool + RIBA North is open Monday – Sunday, apart from 24–26 December when we are closed.

You can visit us from 10.00–17.50.

A photograph of the Mann Island complex, which features two huge black buildings and the word 'Discover' written above the door. — © Tate (Brian Roberts

Card machine and a sign saying please use contactless payments.

You can pay by card or contactless.

You may want to buy food or something from the shop.

A photograph of a group of people walking towards the Mann Island complex — © Tate (Brian Roberts

Tate Liverpool is temporarily located at RIBA North, Mann Island, just a short distance from the Royal Albert Dock.

You can find directions for how to get to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North on our gallery page.

A photograph of the exterior of Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

This is the building where Tate Liverpool + RIBA North is located.

A photograph of two visitors walking into Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

This is the entrance to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, Mann Island. There are manual doors.

A photograph of a Visitor Engagement Assistant greeting a visitor at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

When you're inside a member of staff will greet you. Staff wear a black uniform and an orange lanyard with Tate staff written on it.

A photograph of a small child wearing ear defenders — © Gareth Jones

If you need any help, information or would like to borrow ear defenders, you can ask our staff.

We don't have any lockers so please don't bring any large bags.

A visitor walking up the stairs at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

You can take the stairs.

A photograph of the lift at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

You can use the lift.

A photograph of a visitor sat on a folding stool whilst looking at a big photo on the wall — RIBA Stirling Prize 2023. Image © Tate (Gareth Jones)

If you want to sit down in the galleries, you can pick up a folding stool. Folding stools are available on the first floor.

You can use our communication cards to ask for directions to facilities in the gallery. These include toilet, café, seating, shop, quiet room, and exit.

Show one of the cards to a member of Tate staff if you need to be shown to one of these places.

There are two colour versions and are available to download onto your device or print at home. Use whichever version you find easier to read.

Print communication cards (white)

These have a white background. You can print these at home
Print communication cards (yellow)

These have a yellow background. You can print these at home
Digital communication cards (white)

These have a white background. You can download on to your device
Digital communication cards (yellow)

These have a yellow background. You can download on to your device

A photograph of a visitor looking at an artwork in Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

A photograph of visitors looking at artwork at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

We have lots of people visiting the gallery.

There may be families visiting.

There may be visitors talking.

There may be people taking photos.

A photograph of a visitor taking a photo of an artwork at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — Long Life, Low Energy: Designing for a Circular Economy. RIBA collection. Image © Tate (Gareth Jones)

A photograph of a visitor looking a photographs on a wooden wall at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — Long Life, Low Energy: Designing for a Circular Economy. RIBA collection. Image © Tate (Gareth Jones)

A wide photograph of an exhibition at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North with visitors looking at the photographs on the wall and watching the film — RIBA Stirling Prize 2023. Image © Tate (Gareth Jones)

A photograph of a Visitor Engagement Assistant speaking to a small group of visitors — Long Life, Low Energy: Designing for a Circular Economy. RIBA collection. Image © Tate (Gareth Jones)

You will see different types of modern and contemporary art.

There might be text on the walls to help explain the art. If the text is too small for you to read, ask a member of staff for a magnifier or a large print guide.

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You cannot touch the artworks.

You cannot eat in the gallery.

You cannot drink in the gallery.

You cannot take photos with flash in the gallery.

A photograph of two visitors standing by a glass-panelled balcony reading a booklet — © Gareth Jones

A photograph of a sign showing where the toilets are at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

There are gender-neutral toilets on the first floor. There are also baby changing facilities.

A photograph of the family toilet at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North which includes an adult toilet and smaller toilet and baby changing facilities — Toilet with baby changing facilities © Gareth Jones

A photograph of the accessible toilet at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — Accessible toilet © Gareth Jones

All toilets have hand dryers which you may find noisy.

A photograph of a child lying on the floor and playing with building blocks — © Gareth Jones

A photograph of the learning space at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

A photograph of a father and son sat on cushions on the floor whilst reading a book — © Gareth Jones

The Learning Space is designed for families. It is on the first floor.

In here you’ll find art materials, books and games. There’s information about activities on the peg board and a noticeboard for you to display your own drawings.

A photograph of visitors in the Tate Liverpool + RIBA North cafe — © Gareth Jones

The Café is on the ground floor. You have to walk through the shop to get there.

It can be crowded and noisy some of the time, especially at lunch time.

A photograph of two visitors being served at the Tate Liverpool + RIBA North cafe — © Gareth Jones

A photograph of two visitors sitting and drinking coffee in the Tate Liverpool + RIBA North cafe — © Gareth Jones

In the Café you can order your food and drinks at the counter.

The person behind the counter will give you a number on a stand.

Take the stand with you to your table and the Café staff will bring your order to you.

A photograph of two visitors sitting and drinking coffee in the Tate Liverpool + RIBA North cafe — © Gareth Jones

A photograph of a visitor looking at a book in the Tate Liverpool + RIBA North shop — © Gareth Jones

The shop is by the entrance to the gallery.

You can buy books, clothing, jewellery, homeware, prints and postcards in the shop.

A photograph of a visitor looking at jewellery in the Tate Liverpool + RIBA North shop — © Gareth Jones

In the event of an evacuation, a loud alarm will sound. Staff will ask you to exit the gallery via the nearest door and wait outside.

They will let you know when it is safe to go back inside the building.

A photograph of a father holding the hands of his two sons whilst leaving Tate Liverpool + RIBA North — © Gareth Jones

When you are ready to leave, the exit is on the ground floor.

We hope you enjoy your visit!