Who knows how good this museum is or isn't? If they are unable to keep even a single gallery open while changing temporary exhibitions, we wish they would have at least put a sign at the top of the hill (or, dare we ask, at the other Tate St. Ives directional signs in town) before we schlepped the whole way... More

Tate St Ives charge an extortionate entrance fee for what is a very sparsely populated 'gallery'. Having enjoyed meandering round the smaller galleries in St Ives we were excited to see what the Tate offered - it was very poor by comparison and such a shame given the wealth of artistic beauty in this county. Spend your money on a... More

When we visited the Tate Gallery St. Ives there was nothing on show. It seems incredible that there is no permanent gallery room showing work of the many famous artists who have worked in St.Ives. They do individual exhibitions but when we visited only the shop and the restaurant were open to the public. When we complained about this the... More

we have an open mind regarding art. everyone to their own interpretation. we are pensioners, paid £9 and it took just 10, yes, ten minites to walk the one floor. thats all there is, one floor with art work. we found the art gallery shops in the town of st.ives far, far more interesting and rewarding. shame on you tate.

The best part about the Tate is the beach in front of the building and I would highly recommend spending your time here. The gallery is not child friendly and the staff are trying too hard to be something they are not.

An oustanding piece of architecture, which dominates the beautiful Porthmeor beach and Island. The reward of "excellent" is for the building & views for which a visit is a must - the paintings and displays are always a mystery - surely only the artist understands them ! No need to pay if you only want a coffee and a view.

Expensive and not a shadow of what it advertises itself as. Spend your money on a cream tea and get better value Views are good but there are plenty of good views in the area

Cafe - excellent views which didn't make up for the gallery being closed! The tourist information centre was still giving people directions until I pointed out it was closed 'til next week!

Notable for its Guggenheim-like architecture more than its contents, I'd say. While I support new art, we do not go to St Ives to see progressive industrial wasteland photographers - we go to see a scatter of the St Ives group. And there was not a great deal to see. I understand that a rehang is in operation at the... More