Detailed spoken descriptions of work on display in the special exhibition Thao Nguyen Phan and practical making activities will bring the artworks to life.
This session designed specifically for visitors who are partially sighted or blind, to engage with visual art and practice. Providing specialist audio description of selected key works, a broader introduction to the exhibition as a whole, object handling where possible, and a practical guided workshop session providing a taste of some of the materials and methods discussed.
All events we will be accompanied by our team of guides who will be available to offer personal guiding using rambletags. If you haven’t used a rambletag before, it is a guiding cuff which means that you have no hand on arm physical touching with your guide. In addition, we always offer earphones for additional hearing support and gallery chairs.
There are two allocated parking spaces for access events in the Barnoon Reserved long stay car park, TR26 1JD, at the top rear entrance to Tate St Ives.
These parking spaces are first come first served, booking essential on 01736 791177.
- There is lift access and level access to most areas of the gallery
- Accessible toilets are located on the third floor at Tate St Ives close to Gallery 6
To help plan your visit to Tate St Ives, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
Email visiting.stives@tate.org.uk
Call +44 (0)173 679 6226
Visitor numbers are being carefully managed. There are increased cleaning regimes in high use areas, protective screens on desks and counters and hand sanitiser dispensers throughout the gallery.
When you visit:
- Keep your distance from others
- Follow the one-way route
- Please wear a face covering unless you are exempt
Most importantly, if you or anyone you live with has COVID-19 symptoms please stay at home.
For more information take a look through our frequently asked questions.