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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.

Beyond Digitisation at Penlee House Gallery & Museum


In March 2020, as part of the Cornwall Museum Partnerships Beyond Digitisation project, textiles from the Crysede Collection at Penlee House Gallery & Museum were 3D modelled by Purpose 3D.

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Abbey Slip 100 Winner


The winner of the Abbey Slip 100 competition is Helen with her entry ‘Abbey Slip – collage and embroidery’.

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3D Crysede Models


We are so excited to share some of the brand new 3D Crysede models!

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Penlee Inspired Online 2020: A Digital Exhibition


Online open exhibition of works created by the public in response to the collections at Penlee House

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Every Corner Was A Picture


Every Corner was a Picture is now available free to download. Featuring 165 artists of Newlyn and the Newlyn Art Colony from 1880-1900, this thoroughly-researched book is an essential checklist for any Newlyn School enthusiast.

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