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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

See sculpture, drawings and the garden where Barbara Hepworth lived and worked in St Ives.

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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden near Hayle and St Ives Bay
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden · Explore Cornwall from your stay in Hayle

See sculpture, drawings and the garden where Barbara Hepworth lived and worked in St Ives.

Trewyn Studio was Barbara Hepworth’s home and workplace from 1949 until 1975. The museum preserves sculptures in bronze, stone and wood alongside paintings, drawings and archive material. Many bronzes remain positioned in the garden as Hepworth intended, offering an intimate view of the relationship between her work, open air and planting.

Highlights

  • Hepworth’s former home and studio
  • Sculptures displayed in the original garden
  • Drawings, paintings and archive material

Plan your visit

The garden includes narrow and uneven areas; check accessibility and ticket arrangements before visiting.

Good to know

Make the most of St Ives culture

Exhibitions, workshops and opening hours change throughout the year. Check what is showing during your stay and book timed admission or courses where required. Several important venues are within walking distance, making it possible to combine galleries, studios, the harbour and a beach in one day.

  • Review current exhibitions
  • Book workshops and timed entry early
  • Combine nearby venues on foot

Make a day of it

Explore more around Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Pair this visit with another nearby beach, walk or attraction, then return to the comfort of your self-catering property in Hayle. The related guides below are a good place to continue planning.

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