Most visited modern art gallery
- Who
- Tate Modern
- What
- 5580000 people
- Where
- United Kingdom (London,)
- When
- 2012
According to The Economist the Tate Modern in London, UK, remains the most visited modern art gallery. In 2012, 5.30 million people visited the gallery. The Tate Modern opened in May 2000.
The most visited museums and art galleries (of any kind) are as follows:
| Rank | Museum/ Gallery | Location | Total visits, millions, 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louvre | Paris, France | 9.72 |
| 2 | Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, USA | 6.12 |
| 3 | British Museum | London, UK | 5.58 |
| 4 | Tate Modern | London, UK | 5.30 |
| 5 | National Gallery | London, UK | 5.16 |
| 6 | Vatican Museums | Vatican City | 5.06 |
| 7 | National Palace Museum | Taipei, China | 4.36 |
| 8 | National Gallery of Art | Washington DC, USA | 4.20 |
| 9 | Centre Pompidou | Paris, France | 3.80 |
| 10 | Musée d'Orsay | Paris, France | 3.60 |