Winner of ‘Best Project on a Budget’ at the 2025 Cornwall Heritage Awards
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.
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
We are open from the start of April to the end of October