Overview

• London’s Tate galleries recorded a 27% drop in attendance compared with 2019, losing about 2.2 million visitors, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
• Domestic visits have rebounded to 95% of pre-pandemic levels while international attendance remains at 61%, based on Tate’s internal exit surveys.
• Director Maria Balshaw attributed the slump in young European visitors to post-Brexit travel barriers combined with Covid-19 disruptions.
• The institution will reduce its workforce by 7% to address a funding shortfall left by the pandemic.
• Upcoming exhibitions of Tracey Emin, Frida Kahlo and a Turner vs. Constable showcase are intended to boost audience numbers next year.