Isles of Scilly
Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom (UK)

Gulf-stream warmed island paradise off Land’s End, with pristine land- and seascapes for adventurers to explore.
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Tate St Ives owes its existence to the St Ives School, centred first around two artists and officers who had survived the Western Front, then Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach and co, who turned the West Cornish coastal town into an international centre of the modernist movement.
The exhibitions showcase the work of these artists as well as contemporary artists in residence – and the views from the top-floor café are knockout.
Don’t expect anything with the scope and scale of the Tate galleries in London; this is a tiny gallery by comparison. Check the website in advance to see what exhibitions are on.
The museum produces an ‘art trail’ for families to follow around St Ives, explaining about the famous artists that lived and worked there, and including some fun activities along the way. Available from the front desk.
The gallery is just behind Porthmeor Beach, a short walk from the town centre.
Book tickets on the website before you go. Printed guides are available in the galleries. Tea, cakes and views are on offer at the top floor café.
The museum is open all year round, seven days a week.
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