About Tate St Ives
Perched on Porthmeor Beach, this modern art gallery showcases stunning works in a spectacular coastal setting, with family-friendly facilities including a restaurant and full accessibility throughout.
What's nearby
- St Ives Surf School next door
- Porthmeor Beach Cafe next door
- St Ives Bakery 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:20 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
It is rare to find an art gallery so close to the coast and even rarer to find one near such beautiful white sands and turquoise sea. The setting is amazing. The building is striking. Wheelchair access (but some may need help with the long inclined ramp). The price to view the art (£14) is a little disappointing, althought members are free, as it seems high for what you are seeing and may exclude some people. If you are on a budget or used to visiting the other Tates for free it may be a bit too high for what is on offer. The real gem is the café. I know this may sound odd when talking about an art gallery. The views from the tables, and viewing platform are amazing. To look upon the roofs of the tightly knitted streets across to the beaches, harbour and beyond are worth the trip alone. To have a cup of tea and slice of cake whilst doing so is a bonus. The Tate at St. Ives is well worth a visit, the price for the gallery may not be.
· via Google
Absolutely loved our visit to Tate St Ives, and it’s been a bit of a dream of mine to get there. It had lots of interactive activities for my son, was absolutely not crowded and the views are absolutely stunning! And a decent collection of modern art of course!
· via Google
Called into Tate St Ives this afternoon to buy two annual locals passes for a tenner each. Superb value. Had a look around the galleries whilst we were here and enjoyed a cuppa each in the cafe on the upper floor. A very nice visit and with our annual passes - we'll be back! See you soon.
· via Google
Loved the visit, 3floors, very compact, took us 90min + to walk through, a few gems of art and artists on show, and loved the Kasuba exhibition. The cafe has amazing views from the 4th floor.
· via Google
Visitors say this gallery features a wide variety of modern and contemporary art, including thought-provoking installations, and offers stunning sea views from its building and cafe. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the cafe's delicious food and drinks.
Some reviews mention the entry fee can be expensive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Porthmeor Beach, Saint Ives, TR26 1TG Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (3,415 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 9+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- St Ives