{"id":1364,"date":"2020-11-10T12:45:48","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T12:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cornishcottageholidays.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2020-12-21T11:49:53","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T11:49:53","slug":"5-best-galleries-museums-in-st-ives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cornishcottageholidays.co.uk\/blog\/5-best-galleries-museums-in-st-ives\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Galleries and Museums in St Ives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From its origins as an important pilchard fishing village, St Ives has since become famous as an art centre and today it boasts a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of artistic talent. Painters have been drawn to St Ives since the early 1800\u2019s but perhaps the biggest cultural influence on the town came from the St Ives School &#8211; a group of abstract artists who began gathering in the 1950\u2019s. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their influence is still in evidence today as well as that of other notable artists over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is our choice of the 5 best galleries and museums to visit in St Ives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions entry to all museums is by ticket booking only. Please see websites for specific details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4082a6;\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/visit\/tate-st-ives\">Tate St Ives<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cornishcottageholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Tate-St-Ives.jpg\" alt=\"View of Porthmeor Beach from Tate St Ives\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tate St Ives, situated above Porthmeor Beach, boasts a striking modern design. The curved white concrete stands in contrast to the town\u2019s predominantly quaint skyline. Inside, it is rich in art connected with the area. With no permanent collection, it instead presents fascinating special exhibitions which change throughout the year. Be sure to visit the caf\u00e9 for spectacular views over the town and the Atlantic Ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1TG<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening times<\/strong>: Monday to Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 17:20 | Sunday 10 &#8211; 16:20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission<\/strong>: \u00a310.50 with donation, \u00a39.50 for concessions<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4082a6;\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leachpottery.com\/\">The Leach Pottery \u2013 Studio and Museum<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, Leach Pottery is one of the most influential studios in the world. Inspiration was drawn from Japanese and Oriental sculpture, creating a unique fusion of Eastern and Western ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as boasting a working studio, the museum showcases an impressive collection of permanent works plus an exhibition with changing displays. If you want to get involved in creating your own pottery then numerous courses and classes operate throughout the year, catering to all levels of experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Higher Stennack, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2HE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening times<\/strong>:\u00a0Wednesday and Friday by guided tour<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4082a6;\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tate.org.uk\/visit\/tate-st-ives\/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden\">Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cornishcottageholidays.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/11\/Hepworth_workshop.jpg\" alt=\"Barbara Hepworth workshop \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run by the Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Garden offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of Britain\u2019s leading abstract artists of the 20th century. Once the artist\u2019s home and studio, today it houses a wonderful collection of bronze, stone and wood sculptures, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Barnoon Hill, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1AD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening times<\/strong>: Monday to Sunday 10:00 &#8211; 17:20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission: <\/strong>Currently only offering admission combined with Tate St Ives entry<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4082a6;\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stisa.co.uk\/\">St Ives Society of Artists<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by marine artist George Fagan Bradshaw in 1927, the St Ives Society of Artists was set up to exhibit important works of art and improve standards in the artists colony. Continuing to this day, the Society celebrates creative excellence and the gallery houses a fabulous mix of contemporary works. The &#8216;Mariners Gallery&#8217;, in the former crypt, is often rented out to individual artists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Norway Square, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1NA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening times<\/strong>: Monday to Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00 | Sunday 14:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #4082a6;\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animamundigallery.com\/\">Anima Mundi<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set over three floors, Anima Mundi is Cornwall\u2019s leading independent gallery. Boasting a quality collection, it showcases a wide range of contemporary art and ceramics from established and up and coming artists. It frequently stages one-man shows and the exhibitions are constantly changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Street an Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening times<\/strong>: Monday to Saturday 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><small>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/photo\/5434491\">pam fray<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geograph.org.uk\/photo\/5434491\">CC-BY-SA-2.0<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hepworth_workshop.jpg#filehistory\">SideLong<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\">CC-BY-2.0<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From its origins as an important pilchard fishing village, St Ives has since become famous as an art centre and today it boasts a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of artistic talent. 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