Tate Liverpool enjoys a predominantly positive reputation among visitors, often praised for its contemporary art collections and inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere. However, the gallery has faced some logistical frustrations due to temporary relocation. Patrons appreciate the richness and diversity of exhibitions, highlighting the educational value and the descriptive write-ups that accompany the displays. Visitors have expressed admiration for the special exhibitions, like the JMW Turner display complemented by Lamin Fofana's music. The Ideas Depot, uniquely curated with input from children, garners significant attention for its accessibility and engagement across age groups. Customer experience seems to be influenced by the gallery's location, free entry to permanent collections, helpful staff, and additional amenities like lockers and a café, despite some reports of high prices. The free entry policy, coupled with the quality of the artworks, contributes to the gallery's reputation as a valuable cultural experience. However, the temporary exhibition space constraints and a need for clearer signposting have caused confusion and disappointment for some, indicating room for improvement in communication and visitor guidance during transitional periods.
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What Customers Are Saying About Tate Liverpool?
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Based on the set of reviews used to generate this report, it appears that 80% of Tate Liverpool's customers had a positive experience.
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Tate Liverpool Ratings
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As of Based on 4685 revies as of Apr 09, 2024
Tate Liverpool Score
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As of Based on 4685 revies as of Apr 09, 2024
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Customer Reviews
As of Jul 10, 2025, 4685 customers have reviewed this business and rated it 4.4 Star out of 5. Trustguide conducted an in-depth analysis of Tate Liverpool's publicly available reviews View source
Ольга Демидова rated Tate Liverpool5 stars
6 months ago
There are a lot of worthy exhibits. As is usual in modern art, without descriptions not much would be clear, but the writing is very decent and really makes you see the meanings behind the clutter of objects. Picasso and Dalí are modestly neighboring with the most daring exhibits.
Jeremy Atkinson rated Tate Liverpool5 stars
5 months ago
Don’t get me wrong, I love the Tate Modern at Liverpool. It makes you think and has an eclectic range of carefully chosen pieces to really challenge your perceptions, but it is closed at the moment and has ‘moved’ around the corner, temporarily. There is a shop and café, but the exhibition space is tiny and given over to an architectural themed exhibition in a couple of small rooms.
There was also a breakout room with some activities for kids but nothing else to see unless there was and no-one was pointing me
In the right direction or signposting it to me.
I came to Liverpool to see the Tate in its temporary home and left very confused and disappointed.
GAV C rated Tate Liverpool5 stars
5 months ago
My son’s opinion follows….
Lots of Morden art that I couldn’t really understand. It was a good little stop from the cold outside and didn’t really plan to stay long. We looked downstairs and saw this Morden art. Upstairs was all kind of art 3D 2D and most of it was hilariously random. We walked into a room that said family’s welcome and drew a picture and made a tower with bricks. We didn’t really plan for the visit to be that long but in the end was very fun. The only bad thing is I couldn’t understand most of the art. It was free for most of it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tate Liverpool
Is entry to Tate Liverpool free of charge?
Yes, entry to the Tate Liverpool’s permanent collections is free, but special exhibitions may require booking a timed slot and paying a fee online.
Does Tate Liverpool offer facilities for families and visitors with disabilities?
Tate Liverpool is family-friendly with interactive rooms and offers accessibility features such as lifts to all floors, but visitors should check if all facilities are operational before visiting.
Are there dining options available at Tate Liverpool?
Tate Liverpool has a café on-site offering a range of food and drink options, though prices may be higher than some visitors expect. Additionally, there are food and drink vans near the docks offering alternative dining choices.
Converted dock buildings housing temporary and permanent contemporary international art exhibitions.
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