Tate Modern

I am not a fan of Modern art by any stretch of the imagination, but I was interested in seeing some Picasso's and Modigliani's that were supposedly on display. What a huge disappointment, as the articles in this "museum" were for the most part pathetic. I cannot believe the majority of the "works' that were showcased here are considered art. These supposed art pieces are displayed in an enormous building that could have been put to much better use. You could get any three year old to put together a more interesting artistic piece. If traveling to London, save your time (not money as it thankfully is free) and go to the National Gallery to see real works of art created by people with actual talent.

I LOVE the Tate Modern! I been there twice and it was totally worth it both times. First, you might not like modern art but it is a great conversation piece (my 3 yr old could do that!). Second, most of it is FREE! The only part you have to pay for is the special shows. The benefit of paying is that they are less busy. The free rooms are packed full of screaming kids. Third, the food is pretty good so when you get tired, grab a banana bread, some water and enjoy the view. Finally, the store is pretty good. You could spend quite a bit of time in the store alone.

The bad parts are, no photography and people seem to enjoy bringing their screaming kids.

I went to the Tate Modern yesterday. I am so glad we joined up the free guided tours they offered at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Had I known how helpful the tours would be, I would have gone earlier in the day for the 10 and 11 o'clock tours for the two other galleries. I now know what to look for in these art forms that had quite escaped me before. The Soviet propaganda poster exhibit was especially intriguing, and opened a window to what life must have been like in a country where information was so tightly controlled.

Lunch in the restaurant on the 7th floor was lovely, but to get a seat next to the window, I advise booking a reservation in advance.