Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

If you like Barbra Hepworth this is such a special museum. There's a lot of information about her life and you can see her studio where she worked. The garden is my favourite spot. It's one a beautifully peaceful place where you can walk or sit and look at her sculptures and the gardens that surround them. You can imagine how carefully she placed the sculptures because each of them seems to be framed by the others in some way. A visit to St Ives is not complete without a pilgrimage to this place, in my opinion.

The museum's atmosphere was incredibly welcoming. Whether you're a seasoned museum -goer or just looking for an inspiring way to spend your afternoon, Barbara Hepworth Museum is a truly enriching experience that you won't want to miss.

I knew little of this sculptor when I visited and was ultimately transported by this little place. I read all about the lady in the room downstairs, which was very interesting. Having gone up to her work, I tried to follow the meanings in the book of her work and was totally lost. I put down the guide and just wandered into her garden on a sunny day. I took in all those fabulous sculptures once in the garden and loved them. I only took these 4 photos, I recommend just sitting and enjoying the garden. I could have spent hours in this amazing place. A great place to write.

I’m not a great fan of Hepworth’s work, but when in St Ives… it’s expensive for what, in essence is a ten minute walk around a garden. I’ve been told since, that the ticket also allows entry to the Tate, which if true, provides better value. However, there were no signs advertising this, and no talk of it at either reception desk, so perhaps the deal has been discontinued. For lovers of Barbara Hepworth it’s a must-see, of course, but I found very little to love in her sculptures.

While it maybe a small museum it is well worth a visit. The sculpture garden is full of her amazing sculptures- well worth taking the time to walk around and view the sculptures from different angles

One of my favourite places in Cornwall. I would happily stay in this garden for hours either sketching, wandering or just sitting and soaking it all in. The staff are always pleasant, knowledgeable and approachable.

Wonderful place to visit - the staff are incredibly friendly and it’s brilliant to see the workshops that Barbara Hepworth used to create her sculptures. The garden itself is a tranquil space filled with a number of her sculptures, definitely worth a visit if you’re in St Ives.

A lovely place come rain or shine. Very knowledgeable guides. Beautiful sculpture garden.