Visit Penlee House & Museum

Penlee House is a gallery, museum, cafe and shop. Situated within Penlee Park, a space to reflect and great for family visits.

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A space for exhibitions & events

Alongside our Exhibition programme we run a variety of community events and workshops. The Newlyn School and Social history galleries change often. Find out what’s on.

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A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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A space for all

Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

✨ We need your help! ✨

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Please nominate Penlee House Gallery & Museum in the Arts, Culture & Theatre category for the Muddy Stilettos Cornwall Awards 2026.

A lady and child viewed from behind stand in an art gallery looking at Norman Garstin’s 1889 painting The Rain It Raineth Every Day, a misty seaside promenade scene with figures, umbrellas, and wet pavement; promotional badge reads “Nominate Us! Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 #InLoveWithLocal.

These awards celebrate brilliant local businesses and cultural venues, and nominations are open right now. It only takes a moment to show your support for one of West Cornwall’s favourite cultural spaces.

From inspiring exhibitions to community events and learning programmes, Penlee House continues to celebrate the art and history of West Cornwall. The gallery has recently won ‘Exhibition of the Year’ at the Cornwall Heritage Awards and Silver at the Cornwall Tourism Awards, highlighting the incredible work of the team and volunteers.

If you love Penlee House, please nominate us by clicking the link in our bio

Every nomination counts — thank you for your support!

https://cornwall.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/nominate

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Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.

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Exhibitions

Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.

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Learning

Learning

From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.

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Friends of Penlee

Join the Friends and help Penlee House to maintain its work and enhance its collections.

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