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Tate Gallery Splits into Two Distinct Museums

institutional · 2026-04-23

The Tate Gallery has restructured into two separate institutions: Tate Britain, which houses a major collection of British art, and Tate Gallery of Modern Art, dedicated to international modern art. The new Tate Modern opens on May 12, 2000.

Key facts

  • Tate Gallery splits into two sites
  • Tate Britain focuses on British art
  • Tate Gallery of Modern Art focuses on international modern art
  • Opening date: May 12, 2000

Entities

Institutions

  • Tate Gallery
  • Tate Britain
  • Tate Gallery of Modern Art

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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