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Winner of ‘Best Project on a Budget’ at the 2025 Cornwall Heritage Awards
 

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Easter Spotlight on 'Joannies' and 'Cork an Barber'

This Easter we are highlighting two old St Ives children's crafts. Wooden dolls 'Joannies' for girls and model sailing boats 'Cork an Barber' for boys. We will have speakers at the museum to talk about these unique objects. Alison Martin on Joannies on Easter Monday 21st April from 11am to 1pm, and on Tuesday 22nd April 1pm - 3pm. John McWilliams on Cork an Barber on Thursday 24th April 11am - 1pm and Friday 25th April 1pm - 3pm

 

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Introducing our 2025 Exhibition 'Sea Change - St Ives Artists 1914-1930'

Following on from our two previous exhibitions telling the story of the evolution of the St Ives Art Colony, this year we are featuring paintings created between 1914 and 1930. By this time the reputation of the colony was well established and many renowned and lesser known artists came to the town to paint. We are featuring over 40 works representing this important period.

 'I was advised by a very learned elderly friend of mine that this museum is one of the top three he has ever visited in his life.
He was not wrong! Thank you'
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2025 EXHIBITION
'SEA CHANGE'

A display of incredible artwork from St Ives in the years between 1914 and 1930

ABOUT ST.IVES MUSEUM

From it's humble beginnings in a small corner of the library, find out about the fascinating history of St. Ives Museum

ACCESSIBILITY

Please note that the entrance to our museum is up a flight of steps - a stairlift is available from the ground floor. A wheelchair is available at reception if needed.

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We occupy a historic building which is not equipped with a public toilet. The nearest public conveniences can be found at Smeaton's Pier (a 2 minute walk) or the Sloop Car Park (a 5 minute walk)

Contact Us

Address

St Ives Museum

Wheal Dream

St Ives

TR26 1PR

Contact

01736 796005

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Saturday

10:30 am – 3:30 pm

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We are open from the start of April to the end of October

HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about the museum please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.

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