Fact 272: When was the Tate Modern opened?

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Fact 272: When was the Tate modern opened?



Tate modern is Located in the former Bankside Power Station. Tate Modern opened to the public in May 2000. Bankside Power Station begin being built in 1947 but wasn't completed until 1963 and was closed in 1981due Economic and environmental issues.

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