Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Museums & Galleries in st ives
Barbara Hepworth's former home and studio in St Ives with original workshop, sculptures in subtropical gardens, and modernist art. Run by Tate.
The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, located in St Ives, Cornwall, celebrates the life and work of one of Britain’s most important 20th-century artists. The museum is set in the very home and studio where Barbara Hepworth lived and worked from 1949 until her death in 1975, offering a rare insight into her creative world.
Explore her original workshop, view her equipment and supplies, and stroll amid her eye-catching sculptures tucked away in the subtropical garden she created. Guests can experience the bronzes in the environment she envisioned - harmonizing with light and nature - because many of them are on display just as she intended. A must-visit for art enthusiasts and those interested in modernist sculpture, the museum is small and inspirational and is run by Tate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden?
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is located at Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden Barnoon Hill St Ives Cornwall TR26 1AD, near St Ives in Cornwall. Check the official website for directions: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden
- How long do you need at Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden?
- Most visitors spend 1.5 to 3 hours at Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, depending on how thoroughly you explore. Allow extra time if you want to read all the exhibits.
- Is Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden good for a rainy day?
- Yes, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is mostly indoors and makes a good rainy day activity in Cornwall.
- Can I book Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden online?
- Yes, you can find more information and book via their website at https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden
- Where can I stay near Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden?
- There are places to stay nearby in St Ives. Browse all properties in the area to find your perfect accommodation.
