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 woman holding a baby, both viewed from behind, stands in front of a colourful, pastoral painting. The scene conveys warmth and curiosity.

Penlee Baby Sensory Sessions – November


When November 2026

Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the Gallery.

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Three women in headscarves and white aprons walk across a sandy beach, carrying large woven baskets on their backs near a harbour with many boats.

FREE Half Term Activity


When Thursday 29 October

Join us on Thursday 29 October, 1.30–3.30 pm, for a free activity.

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A man in a suit gestures expressively while speaking into a camera with a microphone. The background features blurred artwork, suggesting an interview setting.

Going Places: Carefree Cornwall


As part of the development of Making Her Mark, Penlee House Gallery & Museum partnered with Cornish charity Carefree Cornwall to work with care-experienced young people.

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A moody landscape painting depicts a rustic house with chimneys and bare trees, set against a backdrop of hills and a cloudy sky. Sea and birds appear in the distance.

Announcing our 2026/27 Exhibition Programme!


When 2026/2027

Join us for an inspiring journey through art and history with an exciting line-up of exhibitions at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Here’s what’s coming up:

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Spring Exhibitions 2026 List of Works


When 21 January 2026 until 18 April 2026

This spring Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is staging two exhibitions. The first, ‘Harry Penhaul: Life Through a Lens’, […]

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