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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Art in the Park: 3D Prehistoric Monuments

July 24, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Arty Afternoons: Owl Portraits

Come and celebrate this year’s Festival of Archaeology and the wonderful collection in our museum. Join us to make a mini local prehistoric monument from air dough and a 3D countryside scene to display it in.

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  • Date: July 24, 2025
  • Time:
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm