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.

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Arty Afternoons: Air Dough Cornish Pottery

May 3, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Arty Afternoons: Breon O’Casey Bird Silhouettes

Check out the Cornish pottery we have in our Social History Museum space. From Leach and Tremaen pottery to Celtic Folk designs, the pottery we have on display is full of vibrant patterns. Taking inspiration from these designs, draw and score shapes and colours onto air dough to create your own Cornish pottery.

FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

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  • Date: May 3, 2025
  • Time:
    2:30 pm - 3:30 pm