Art / ST IVES, CORNWALL

Tate St Ives

Give St Ives art a substantial part of the day at the gallery above Porthmeor Beach. Its collection and changing exhibitions connect the town with modern and contemporary art; the sea outside makes a useful pause between looking at works. Choose this as your main indoor visit rather than squeezing it between several beach stops.

Before you go

Collection displays are being updated, with different galleries closing at different times until early 2027. Ask ahead if a particular work is the reason for your visit.

The practical details

Where to find it: Porthmeor Beach, TR26 1TG
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Advance booking is recommended because tickets are limited. Barbara Hepworth Museum requires a separate ticket. Check the current displays and entry arrangements before buying.
Access and getting around: A ramp serves the main entrance; lifts and level routes reach most areas. Reserve loan wheelchairs or the single accessible parking bay at least 24 hours ahead. Contact Tate about larger chairs and the best entrance. Accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility are listed.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Visitors aged 18 and under enter free with a ticket. Build a shorter visit around a few works; family resources and quieter-visit information are on Tate’s website. Baby-changing facilities are available.

Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1½–2½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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