St. Ives Art Galleries

(St. Ives, Cornwall, England, UK)

The St. Ives area of Cornwall has long been known for its flourishing arts scene, with many local artists taking their inspiration from the beautiful surrounding scenery and landscapes. St. Ives is home to a somewhat surprising collection of art galleries, of which the Tate Gallery is without doubt the most important exhibition space of its kind, displaying works by many renowned and famous artists.

Also at St. Ives you will find the exceptional Barbara Hepworth Museum, complete with Sculpture Garden, while scattered around the centre of town are a huge selection of commercial galleries, where inexpensive paintings are offered for sale. The Harbour Galleries at the Wharf is especially noteworthy.

Tate Gallery St. Ives

Address: Porthmeor Beach, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1TG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 796 226
With views across the nearby Porthmeor Beach, the Tate Gallery St. Ives is a relatively recent addition to the town, arriving in the early 1990s. Housed in a striking whitewashed building, which has become an important landmark in its own right, the Tate Gallery St. Ives offers five spacious, well-lit galleries, displaying many wonderful contemporary paintings, sculptures and stylish ceramics from the 20th century. Guided tours, activity packs, a cafe serving basic refreshments and a gift shop add an extra level of interest.
Open hours: March to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:20; November to February, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:20
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Address: Barnoon Hill, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1AD, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 796 226
The popular Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden celebrates the life and work of the late 20th-century artist, Dame Barbara Hepworth, who lived much of her life in the St. Ives area. Operated by none other than the Tate Gallery, the Barbara Hepworth Museum is known for its abstract and often organic art works and sculptures, many of which are displayed in a beautiful garden setting, where numerous subtropical plants flourish. The museum is housed within her actual studio, which opened its doors to members of the public in the mid-1970s.
Open hours: daily, March to October - 10:00 to 17:30; November to February - 10:00 to 16:30
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors and children, joint tickets for the Tate Gallery St. Ives are available


Here are some further art galleries worth visiting in the St. Ives area of Cornwall.

Blue Harbour Gallery

Address: Harbour Galleries, The Wharf, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1LP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 795 688

Belgrave Gallery

Address: 22 Fore Street, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1HE, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 794 888

Penhaven Gallery

Address: 4 St. Peters Street, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1NN, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 798 147

Penwith Galleries

Address: Back Road West, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1NL, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 795 579

The Moffatt Gallery

Address: Market House, Market Place, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RZ, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 793 628

Emanuel Gallery

Address: 30 Fore Street, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1HE, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 797 303

Salt House Gallery

Address: Norway Square, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1NA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 795 003

St. Ives Gallery

Address: Harbour Galleries, The Wharf, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1LP, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 794 665

Art Space Gallery

Address: Seagull House, The Wharf, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1PG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 799 744

Waterside Gallery

Address: Street-an-Pol, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 798 844

Gallery 38

Address: 38 The Wharf, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1PG, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 798 877

New Millennium Gallery

Address: Steet-an-Pol, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 793 121

Porthminster Gallery

Address: Westcotts Quay, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DY, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1736 795 888