Penlee House has gained a national reputation for its exhibitions of Cornish art from the Nineteenth and early Twentieth centuries. This unique exhibition showcased contemporary local talent: professional artists, amateurs and total beginners produced paintings, pictures, poetry and more. Filling the galleries alongside the pieces that inspired them, these modern works highlight not only the breadth of artistic skill in contemporary Cornwall but the enduring power and relevance of these earlier works.



Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.
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Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.
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From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.
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Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee at the Orangery Café, with its sunny terrace overlooking the park.
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