Major Public and Private Investment secured for the Transformation of Tate Liverpool

This included £12m of funding from the DCMS’s Public Bodies Infrastructure Fund as well as generous philanthropic donations from the Garfield Weston Foundation and The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust.

The redevelopment of Tate Liverpool will transform the UK’s most-popular modern and contemporary art gallery outside London. The project is now entering the final phase of fundraising ahead of the gallery’s reopening in 2027. A beacon for cultural regeneration in the north since it first opened in 1988, the gallery’s transformation has been described as Britain’s most important cultural project and will make a vital contribution to Liverpool’s £6bn visitor economy.

Last month Tate Liverpool announced that the first major retrospective of artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman will form part of the reopening programme, which will be a celebration of the rich culture of the North.

Tate Liverpool director, Helen Legg, said: “We’re grateful to the government for this investment and for their vote of confidence as we realise this once-in-a-generation renewal of Tate Liverpool. I am also thankful for the support of the trusts, foundations and private donors whose investment will ensure we serve the needs of artists and audiences, now and into the future. The bold transformation of Tate Liverpool will be invaluable to the region’s visitor economy, a catalyst for the next era of waterfront redevelopment, and an opportunity for our communities to enjoy world-class art and culture in the heart of Liverpool.”

Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said: "Liverpool is one of the great cities of the world and the transformation of Tate Liverpool will mean this amazing cultural venue can continue to flourish for future generations. I'm delighted our Public Bodies Infrastructure Fund is supporting this redevelopment, which will strengthen Liverpool's economy and encourage even more people to visit this incredible city that has culture at its heart. Our support is part of this government's commitment to ensure arts and culture is accessible to everyone right across the country."

Designed by 6a architects, Tate Liverpool’s renovation will see the iconic gallery reimagined for the 21st century, opening up spaces to display the incredible variety of Tate’s collection and host world-class exhibitions. These galleries will sit alongside new public spaces for play, relaxation and learning with views across the Mersey, helping to connect the gallery with the city and communities that surround it.

The transformation will allow the gallery to meet the scale and ambition of today’s most exciting artists and to welcome visitors into a brand-new museum environment. The designs include a new public ‘Art Hall’ on the ground floor. Opening up the gallery’s façade will increase its visibility on the waterfront, creating an inviting destination within the Royal Albert Dock. The project will also make a greener gallery, reducing running costs and replacing core infrastructure to end the building’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Main Image: Concept art for reimagined Tate Liverpool © 6a architects