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Toddle Tate

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Come and play at our monthly multi-sensory sessions for under 5s

Play, explore, create and investigate art in these fun Toddle Tate sessions for children under 5 and their grown-ups. Have fun exploring the galleries and enjoy our Foyle Studio, which will become a space for multi-sensory play and exploring exciting materials.

Drop in anytime between 10.30 and 12.30.

May

Nature Play at St Ives Community Orchard

Join Toddle Tate at the St Ives Community Orchard. Enjoy messy and sensory play using natural materials in the beautiful CORE building and nature garden.

June

Light

Explore light and shadow! Enjoy tactile, sensory and immersive play and make art inspired by artist Liliane Lijn.

July

Movement

Move, Wiggle, Play and Perform! Enjoy tactile, sensory and immersive play and making inspired by Liliane Lijn’s amazing exhibtion Arise Alive.

Tate St Ives is located on Porthmeor Beach. There is a ramp up to the gallery entrance alongside stairs with a handrail.

There are lifts to all Levels of the gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.

  • Accessible and standard toilets are on Level 3, next to Gallery 6.
  • A Changing Places toilet is on Level 3, next to Gallery 1.
  • Ear defenders can be borrowed from the information desk.

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
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Tate St Ives

Galleries and Foyle Studio

Porthmeor Beach
St Ives
Cornwall TR26 1TG
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Dates

Once a month

Toddle Tate takes place once a month, from 10.30–12.30. Upcoming dates:

  • 13 May
  • 10 June
  • 8 July
  • 9 September
  • 14 October
  • 11 November

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£1

Admission / Free for children

Free for Tate Members, Tate Collective Members and Locals Pass holders with no need to book.
Please show your card on arrival.

Includes access to Tate St Ives and exhibition

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