What's on at The Hepworth Wakefield

Family Workshop: Sculpt in Ink

Sunday 11 October. drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Explore Barbara Hepworth’s sculptures and transform an ink and string print into a Hepworth-style paper sculpture to take home.

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Rhythm, Dance and Everything: The Body and Performance from Hepworth to Now

Rhythm, Dance and Everything: The Body and Performance from Hepworth to Now

21 March 2026 - March 2027, FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s.

This exhibition unites some of Hepworth’s most iconic sculptures with innovative works by artists working in her legacy, creating a dynamic dialogue around the body, movement, and performance.

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A Living Collection

A Living Collection

14 March 2026 - March 2027, FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s.

A Living Collection continues to showcase art works that have been donated or fundraised for to keep Wakefield’s art collection ‘a living collection’ for future generations to enjoy.

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The Hepworth Family Gift / Hepworth at Work

The Hepworth Family Gift / Hepworth at Work

On permanent display, FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s

The Hepworth Family Gift consists of 44 full size, rarely seen working models - surviving prototypes in plaster and aluminium made in preparation for the works in bronze Hepworth executed from the mid-1950s to the end of her career.

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Lewis Hammond: Crystal in the Shade

Lewis Hammond: Crystal in the Shade

23 May – 1 November 2026, FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents & under 18s

Lewis Hammond’s first museum presentation in the UK featuring new paintings made specifically for The Hepworth Wakefield.

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Art Pod

Art Pod

Every Saturday during term time / Every Monday, Friday and Saturday during the Wakefield school holidays, drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Visit the galleries with your family and join us at the Art Pod to make your own artwork inspired by what you see. Suitable for families with children aged 2 - 12 years old.

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Family Workshop: Feltmaking

Family Workshop: Feltmaking

Sunday 27 September, Sunday 18 October, drop in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Try out felt making with your family inspired by artworks in the galleries.

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October half-term

October half-term

Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November 2026, 10am-5pm

Imagine and play with us every day during October half-term! With an array of activities including workshops, Art Pods and Explore & draw kits, it's the perfect opportunity to get creative as a family.

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Family Workshop: Sculpture Creatures

Family Workshop: Sculpture Creatures

Sunday 25, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 October, Sunday 1 November, drop-in 11am - 4pm, FREE with an exhibition ticket

Make your own imaginary creature inspired by the sculptures in the Mrinalini Mukherjee exhibition. Roll, shape and press into plasticine, add shapes, string and textures to make a fun character to take home.

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Slow Down - Creative Wellbeing Workshops

Slow Down - Creative Wellbeing Workshops

Every fourth Wednesday of the month*, 10.15 - 11.45am, FREE

Slow down, look and connect at The Hepworth Wakefield. Spend time looking and drawing in the gallery with guided exercises.

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Future exhibitions

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Our past exhibitions

A guide to our exhibitions programme and collection displays since opening in 2011.