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.

Going Places: Carefree Cornwall

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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Three people smile indoors, one holding an award. Warm lighting and architectural details in the background create a celebratory atmosphere.

Penlee House wins Exhibition of the Year


When 19 May

We are delighted to have won Exhibition of the Year at the Cornwall Heritage Awards, hosted by Cornwall Council.

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A young woman stands indoors, holding a tray with fish. She wears a dark blouse and a blue apron, exuding a determined expression. Soft, muted colours.

Making Her Mark: List of Works


When 30 April - 27 September 2026

The full list of works in the current exhibition Making Her Mark can be downloaded below

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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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A rustic alley scene with three adults and a child. A woman with a basket walks by another sitting with a child, while a man in a cap observes nearby.

Walter Langley Painting Finds a Permanent Home In Cornwall


When Friday 13 March 2026

Penlee House Gallery & Museum has successfully raised £65,000 to purchase an important painting by a leading artist of the […]

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