The Tate has announced it is closing all four of its sites in the wake of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in the UK, the first national UK museum to shut its doors during the pandemic. Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate St Ives and Tate Liverpool will close from 18 March until 1 May. Last week, a Tate Modern worker tested positive for the virus, and the exhibition tickets will be refunded, or You may choose to donate the cost of your ticket.

Although the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Gallery in London are staying open for now. 

 

The Serpentine Galleries in London, Camden Arts Centre and the Baltic in Gateshead are also closing temporarily until further notice. The Serpentine is encouraging people to follow its programme online through special broadcasts, podcasts and digital commissions.

 

Representatives in the culture sector, including the advocacy group Museums Association, hope that the government will also provide assistance for museums and galleries countrywide.