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Our mission is to increase the public’s enjoyment and understanding of art. When Tate first opened its doors to the public in 1897 it had just one gallery, displaying a small collection of British artworks. Today we have four major galleries and the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art, which includes nearly 80,000 artworks. Tate is a public institution owned by, and existing for, the public.

Championing the possibilities of new ideas in contemporary art since opening in 1970, Serpentine has presented pioneering exhibitions for almost half a century, showing a wide range of work from emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists of our time, providing a place for them to experiment and an open platform for them to be seen and heard. Across two sites in Kensington Gardens, Serpentine South and Serpentine North present a year-round, open programme of exhibitions, including education, live events and technological innovation in the park and beyond. Proud to maintain free access for all visitors, thanks to its unique location, the galleries also reach an exceptionally broad audience and connect with the local community.

The University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery, a house with a permanent collection of modern art, a gallery showing a varied programme of exhibitions and a busy events programme including concerts and activities for all ages. The House at Kettle's Yard was created by Jim Ede, former curator at the Tate Gallery, who lived here from 1958-1973, in 1966 he gave the house and its contents to the University of Cambridge. Kettle's Yard is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.