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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.

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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Latest Acquisition!


We are delighted to report that we have been successful in acquiring There is Music in the Night by Frank Gascoigne Heath

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Latest Acquisition!


We are delighted to report that Penlee House Gallery & Museum has received a generous donation from a private benefactor.

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Latest Acquisitions


Donated by Pep and John Branfield, 2023

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200 Years of the RNLI


When 4 March 2024

On Monday (4 March 2024) the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea.

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