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.

A group of coastal villagers on a pier, one man using a telescope. Women carry baskets, while others sit talking. The scene is calm and focused on daily life.

Storytelling


Bring young children to experience the Gallery, hear a tale, and have a go at a simple craft activity.

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A Museum Adventure

A Museum Adventure


Bring your class to Penlee House and allow them to explore the Gallery and follow their own interests.

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Rick Stein's Cornwall featuring Penlee House

Rick Stein’s Cornwall featuring Penlee House


se Gallery & Museum to meet with Curator/Director, Katie Herbert, to learn more about the unlikely setting of one of Britain’s most revolutionary art movements-the Newlyn School.

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Penzance Jewish Cemetery

Penzance Jewish Cemetery


The Georgian Jewish Cemetery is one of Penzance’s hidden gems. Visits by small groups and workshops for school can be arranged.

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40th Anniversary of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster

40th Anniversary of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster


On 19 December 1981, the Penlee Lifeboat was lost with all hands while attempting to rescue those aboard the coaster Union Star after its engines failed in heavy seas.

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