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 with long dark hair gazes into the distance, surrounded by a lush landscape. The painting conveys a serene and contemplative mood.

Forbes paintings on loan to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum


When 5 April – 29 June

We are thrilled to announce that several of our cherished Elizabeth and Stanhope Forbes paintings are currently on loan to the Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum for their current exhibition, “Elizabeth and Stanhope Forbes: A Marriage of Art.”

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The Shape of Things: Lists of works

The Shape of Things: Lists of works


When 5 February to 26 April 2025

This community-curated exhibition, which runs from 5 February to 26 April 2025, will explore the effects of climate change in Cornwall, […]

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The Exceptional Harold Harvey


When 1 May 2024 - 29 September 2024

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Newlyn School artist Harold Harvey (1874 – 1941), Penlee House Gallery & Museum is staging a major exhibition of his work from 1 May to 29 September 2024.

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A grayscale image of an elderly John Le Carre with white hair looking up with an expression of contemplation. He's set against a blurred background of a grid-like structure.

John le Carré Social History Exhibition


When 17 April until 6 May

Penlee House Gallery & Museum has organised a small exhibition of the late author’s memorabilia, on display from 17 April through 6 May.

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Tony Giles in West Cornwall

Tony Giles in West Cornwall


This one-room exhibition of Tony’s West Cornwall works will be on display upstairs in Gallery 5 until 17 April.

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