London The South Bank

If the City and Westminster are London’s historical centers, then the South Bank is the artistic center, with one of the highest concentrations of cutting-edge exhibits and museums in the world. Anchored by the gigantic Tate Modern, the area is home not only to top contemporary art, but to private galleries, each with its own specialty.

Tate Modern

Considered the second half of the national collection (the first portion is held in the National Gallery), the Tate Modern is the most popular museum in London and one of the most famous museums in the ...more

Other Museums In The South Bank

DESIGN MUSEUM. Housed in an arresting Art Deco riverfront building, this contemporary museum’s installations fit right with its cutting-edge surroundings. Temporary exhibitions cover anything from ...more

Galleries

JERWOOD SPACE. Primarily a rehearsal space for the performing arts, the Jerwood Space gives promising young artists a leg up, most famously by hosting the prestigious Jerwood Painting Prize exhibition ...more

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