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The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield

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Art Gallery Museum

At The Hepworth Wakefield, view the 44 sculptures by artist Barbara Hepworth, as well as her collection of donated art, spanning from the 16th century to the present day. Ponder the building's Brutalist design, composed of ten trapezoidal blocks and naturally lit by windows in high, pitched ceilings. Take in views of the river, historic waterfront, and city skyline. Check the website to see schedules of movie screenings, concerts, and hands-on activities, such as printmaking workshops. The gallery is 1,600 sq m (5,249 sq ft). Put The Hepworth Wakefield and other Wakefield attractions into our Wakefield itinerary builder, and watch your holiday take shape.

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KatieNumi

This is a really nice space. I was lucky enough to see Disobedient Bodies by designer JW Anderson. It was a lovely exhibit! Really enjoyed his take on art from a fashion perspective. Fresh! It was ver... more »
Gakeitse

The website needs updating because it still says 'Galleries 2 & 3 are closed as we install our new exhibition. Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore will open on Saturday 13 May.' Fortunately we knew throu... more »
Lauren B

As a lover of art and museums the hepworth is a lovely gallery. Free entry and a lovely shop. Downside the on site parking is small and quite expensive, would suggest parking at the retil park on ings... more »

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Mark Travis

Magnificent building. Great outdoor kids' play area. Art is fine, but not aimed at me.

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Kate Sibson

Great museum, always something new to see. Lots of activities for kids including a big playground.

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Chris Hughes

Well worth a few visits a year as the exhibitions change. Anyone that is local that hasn't been please go! You might be surprised. And if the modern sculptures or the artwork isn't your thing get yourself into the café for a sandwich and cake! All Yorkshire produce where possible and absolutely fantastic food!

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DE Tablet

Nicely present exhibits and friendly and enthusiastic staff. Free entry with paid parking nearby.

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Dave Cromie

Situated in an otherwise nondescript part of town, the building angles out of the skyline all concrete and glass. You have to circle around the small adjacent car park to get a spot - but it's worth the wait. I guess it's a question of taste, but I like this architectural style ... it just makes me feel that the same design pointers should be made more widely available to "Joe Public". The Hepworth work speaks for itself ... during my visit there was an exhibition by a fashion designers that was cookie and inspiring and included fashion pieces by designers such as Christian Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rei Kawakubo of Commes des Garçons, Helmut Lang and Issey Miyake. Love the water / river location - just had the urge to wade in and clear out all the detritus that had accumulated on the weir and think that they are missing a treat by not having some of the sculpture located mid-stream!

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