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.

Latest Acquisitions

Latest Acquisitions


Donated by Pep and John Branfield, 2023

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Wainwright, William


Biography William John Wainwright – 1855 – 1931 Birmingham-born William Wainwright was educated at Sedgley Park College, near Wolverhampton.  Aged […]

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Smart, Robert Borlase


Biography Robert Borlase Smart ROI, RBA – 1881 – 1947 Smart was born in Kingsbridge, Devon and was schooled in […]

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Rheam, Henry Meynell


Biography Henry Meynell Rheam RI – 1859 – 1920 Born in Birkenhead, Rheam first exhibited in London in 1887.  He […]

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Tuke, Henry Scott


Biography Henry Scott Tuke – 1858 – 1929 A great friend of Thomas and Caroline Gotch, with whom he studied […]

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