Tate Gallery

St Ives in artistic terms is interesting, as located here is a gallery of national importance, the Tate Gallery St Ives. The gallery concentrates on modern art particularly that with a Cornish context.

Additionally there are exhibitions to demonstrate the wide diversity of contemporary art. The building itself is a architectual marvel, enhancing the viewing experience. www.tate.org.uk

Barbara Hepworth Museum

One of the most influential sculptors of the twentieth century who carried out of her best work while living in St Ives. Her final home in St Ives has became a museum for her works and is now managed by the Tate.

Some of her sculptures can be seen in the town. One is located outside the Guild Hall, another in the public library, and a third in St Ives Church.

As well as the museum housing her work, of particular interest is Barbara's sculptured garden where the exhibits are displayed as via her instructions.

Leach Pottery

Another artist based in St Ives was the famous potter Bernard Leach. He set up the pottery in 1920.

His works and those of associated potters can be seen at the Leach Pottery. The pottery is located on the edge of town.

St Ives Museum

Carries exhibits pertaining to the life and history of St Ives.

Bird of Paradise Park

Paradise Park and The World Parrot Trust www.paradisepark.org.uk is in Hayle, 8 miles from Penzance. It is best known for its housing of a large collection of exotic and endangered species of birds, and their sucessful breeding programme of such species.

As well as the exotic bird collection, there are birds of prey, owls, otters, a farm, penguins, miniature railway, exotic plants and a Victorian walled garden.