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.

Events

What’s on at Penlee House

Going Places, a landmark five-year programme with Art Fund

Going Places, a landmark five-year programme with Art Fund


We’re excited to share that we’re taking part in Going Places, a landmark five-year programme with Art Fund that will enable collaborative touring exhibitions!

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A person sits on a wooden chair in a dimly lit room, playing a video game on a small TV. The room has a cosy, cluttered feel with a bed and various items.

Youth: An exhibition by the Mayor’s Young Artist


When Until 14 May 2025

In Spring 2024, Zac Henshall, local resident and student at Truro and Penwith College, was appointed as the first-ever Mayor’s Young Artist by Cllr Stephen Reynolds, Mayor of Penzance.

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A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

FREE Public Guided Tours


When Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00am

Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

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Baby and Parent Session

Baby and Parent Session


When Monday 23 January 10am until 11.30am

Free 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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Little Penlee Explorers

Little Penlee Explorers


When Tuesday 7 June

Free session today for pre-schooler children aged 2 ½ upwards. Enjoy stories, rhymes, making and doing, all inspired by the amazing artwork in our exhibitions!⁠⁠

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