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Hepworth Wakefield, a popular sculpture gallery

The Hepworth Wakefield

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Looking for a sculpture gallery, exhibition, or sculpture park near you?

With a National Art Pass, you can explore the UK's sculpture parks, museums, and other attractions with ease. Start planning your next day out now.

Must-see sculpture parks and galleries

Explore the most popular sculpture parks and galleries in the UK

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Dudmaston

Near Bridgnorth

Barbara Hepworth Museum & Scul...

British Museum

50% off exhibitions

Burton Constable Hall

Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Ce...

10% off in shop

Capesthorne Hall

City Art Centre

50% off exhibitions

FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio

Northern Ireland

10% off in shop

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Graham working on a sculpture

Max Ibbeson

Popular sculpture exhibitiojns

Visit these sculpture exhibitions with your National Art Pass

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From Coal Queens to Comedy Kin...

11 January - 7 September 2025

National Coal Mining Museum for England

02

Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures

17 May - 27 October 2025

The Hepworth Wakefield

50% off exhibitions

10% off in shop

03

From Joséphine Bowes: Trendset...

8 February - 29 June 2025

The Bowes Museum

Free entry and free exhibitions

04

Self-Made: Reshaping Identitie...

15 November 2024 - 1 June 2025

Foundling Museum

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Upcoming events

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13 September 2025

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Strawberry Hill House & Garden

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Hepworth Wakefield, Museum of the Year Winner, 2017. Photo: Marc Atkins / Art Fund 2017. MOTY 2017. CP0068

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