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.

Click on the links on the right to find out more.

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.

Click on the links on the right to find out more.

A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

Click on the links on the right to find out more.

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.

Click on the links on the right to find out more.

You can search and browse our collections online. We also have a section dedicated to the Newlyn School.

Workshops

Learning workshops currently available at Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Three women carrying large baskets on their backs walk along a sandy beach. Fishing boats and a lighthouse are visible in the background, evoking a sense of hard work and determination.

Newlyn and its Artists


Find out all about the ‘Newlyn School’ artists. Discover their paintings in the Gallery and explore how the artists used their models to communicate thoughts, feelings, and stories in their paintings.

Discover More
Old Toys

Old Toys


This hands-on workshop allows children to explore and play with toys from the past.

Discover More
Penzance Through the Ages

Penzance Through the Ages


Journey through the history of Penzance and the surrounding area from Prehistoric times to the present day, focusing on the Iron Age, the Tudor / Stuart period and the Victorian era.

Discover More
Early Years Workshops

Early Years Workshops


Join us for exploring, stories, rhymes, making and doing at Penlee House in workshops specially designed for Early Years children.

Discover More
A group of coastal villagers on a pier, one man using a telescope. Women carry baskets, while others sit talking. The scene is calm and focused on daily life.

Storytelling


Bring young children to experience the Gallery, hear a tale, and have a go at a simple craft activity.

Discover More