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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.

Birds: The Art of Cornwall’s Birdlife List of Works


When 7 May until 4 October

Birds are an important symbol of life in West Cornwall, featured on the county’s coat of arms, and a constant […]

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Jennifer Brown – A Centenary Celebration


When Until 16 June

Jennifer Brown (27.05.1925 – 16.04.2008) was born in London and studied at Kingston School of Art. In 1975, she moved […]

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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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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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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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