Considered to be Tate Modern’s slightly more traditional sibling, Tate Britain is London’s treasured home of British art that can be found directly on the Thames between Pimlico’s Georgian splendour and the political grandeur of Westminster.

The museum houses the national collection of British art from the sixteenth century through to the present day including permanent displays featuring masterpieces from the likes of Constable, Gainsborough and Hogarth. Be sure to visit the dedicated wing to the eminent painting and watercolour landscapes of J. M. W. Turner.

If the rolling roster of contemporary exhibitions by Britain’s most ambitious practicing artists isn’t impressive enough, then Tate Britain’s £45 million renovation ”“ a true architectural showpiece ”“ should succeed in impressing any art buff.

http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain

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Eva Rothschild at Tate Britain ”“ Photo: By Toby Bradbury

(Feature image: Exterior of Tate Britain ”“ Photo: By https://www.flickr.com/photos/anonphotography/)

Jonathan is our UK-based correspondent covering all eye-pleasing things for Melting Butter’s Arts & Culture pages. Being a contemporary visual artist working in public spaces around the world as well as a freelance culture writer for sites and publications like Ohh Deer and Candid Magazine, Jonathan brings a rare combination of talent from the worlds of editorial, conceptual art, design and lifestyle. Be sure to check his blog and his art practice, which satisfy his hunger for both high and low culture. Follow his tweets too: @JMVELARDIRead about Jonathan’s favourite hotspots here.

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