Tate Modern offers free general gallery entry on Bankside; special exhibitions and events can cost extra. Its international modern art and Turbine Hall make it our strongest choice for readers who enjoy less traditional encounters with art. Use the current map to select collection displays.

It beats Science Museum because we prefer that open-ended artistic experience to a technology-led visit. V&A; wins for a more tangible introduction to design. Space enthusiasts may reverse the next comparison. Do not assume a paid exhibition poster describes the free collection.

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