Admission

Cornish teachers/adults continue to enjoy free admission when visiting with a group but out-of-county and foreign groups now incur a concessionary fee of £2.20 per accompanying adult.

Under 18s, Cornish teachers	Free
Out-of-County Teachers	£2.20
Adult, joint site	£4.40
Concession, joint site	£2.20
Adult, single site	£2.75
Concession, single site	£1.65

Tour Operator Booking Fee
This is a set fee inclusive of VAT of £35.00. Plus any admission fees or tour fees as applicable.

Self-directed school visits

School groups are welcome to visit independently, however all groups must book ahead. On booking you will receive important guidelines to assist you with the planning of your visit.

It is essential that all responsible adults and visiting students are fully briefed about conduct in the Gallery and that the guidelines are observed at all times throughout your visit.

The following adult:student ratios are essential:

Children under 5 years:	1:5
Children age 6 to 11:	1:10
Students age 12 to 16:	1:15
Students age 16 to 18:	1:20

Activities for Visiting Groups

All sessions are for a maximum of 20 participants per group. If you are bringing more than 20 students, arrangements can be made to run simultaneous activities at both sites. There are a scale of charges for all activities at Tate St Ives. Available on request

Orientation – 30 minutes

This option is available only to tertiary, community and adult groups and is aimed at placing the gallery and its displays in context.

The talk will include:

• An overview of current displays and display schedules
• A brief outline of the Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden
• An introduction to the idea of TSI as a purpose-built gallery
• The St Ives School and why there is a Tate in Cornwall.
  This option is NOT available at BHM.

General Tour – 60 minutes

This option is open to all groups. The guide will deliver an introduction to the current displays and will incorporate examples from each of the individual displays including the St Ives Artists. This option is available at both sites.

Focused Tour – 90 minutes

This option is open to all groups but more appropriate for A level groups and above. The group can select a focus in discussion with Education Staff – for example focusing on one particular exhibition or a specific theme. These talks do not have to take place exclusively within the focused display space but moreover would use that as a focal point. This option is available at both sites.

Sketchbook Tour – 90 minutes

This option is for a structured tour with the provision of a sketchbook and pencil for students to use in a guided manner during the talk. Artist/educators delivering this option will include time within the talk to lead simple sketchbook activities. This option is available at both sites.

Artist-led Activities – 120 minutes

This option is for a two-hour session in front of the original artworks working with an artist to explore the displays through looking, talking and practical work. The practical work will be dry and simple with the idea that participants can return to their school/college/group and continue developing. This option is available at both sites.

Schools booking details

To book a group visit, please call 01736 791113/791114 or email tsi.education@tate.org.uk.

We understand that teachers and lecturers are often difficult to contact due to teaching commitments and you may prefer to contact us via email