After a tough day at work, it’s nice to feed the soul with some culture, especially as the nights draw in. But even if you’ve paid a handsome fee for your Tate membership, you probably won’t be able to use it during the week. Both London Tates, Modern and Britain, close at 6pm each day.
The National Gallery and newly renovated Portrait Gallery are the same, while the Natural History Museum closes even earlier, at 5.50pm, like the V&A. The beleaguered British Museum shuts up shop at 5pm, perhaps so it can make sure no more items have been stolen. If you have a day job, you’ll have to wait until the weekend to stroll around the masterpieces.
