
MM Editor•Apr 19, 2026
Chipperfield's Ten-Sided Gallery
At a Glance
The Hepworth Wakefield opened May 2011 on the banks of the Calder in Yorkshire, England. Designed by David Chipperfield as ten connected grey concrete blocks, it honors sculptor Barbara Hepworth, born in Wakefield in 1903.
Ten Sculptures by the River
Chipperfield treated the building as sculpture. Rough board-marked concrete outside, white plaster and skylights within. Named Museum of the Year 2017; half a million visitors in the first year.
Must-See
- 44 Hepworth plaster prototypes — the Family Gift.
- Wakefield's 5,000-piece civic collection — Nicholson, Moore, Nash, Lowry.
- Recreated St Ives studio.
- Major contemporary solo shows.
- Biennial Hepworth Prize for Sculpture.
Visiting Tips
1h50 by train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate; 10-min walk. Free entry. 1.5–2 hours. Closed Mondays. Pair with Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Visitor Info
| 미술관 | 헵워스 웨이크필드 |
| 지역 | 웨이크필드, 영국 |
| Admission | Free |
| Hours | Wed-Sun 10-17 / Mon,Closed Tue |
| Getting There | Wakefield WestgateStn walk 15min |
| Address | Gallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW, UK |
| 공식 사이트 | https://hepworthwakefield.org |