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.

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The Shape of Things: Embroidered bees workshop with Vicky Harrison – Sold Out

March 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
The Shape of Things: Embroidered bees workshop with Vicky Harrison - Sold Out

Find out about the many Cornish bee species, their importance in ecosystems and how we can help save them. Embroider a bee to be added to the community quilt currently on display in the exhibition, The Shape of Things: Our Place in a Changing Climate at Penlee House.

Please attend both weeks. If you cannot attend both weeks, please note this when booking.

Dates: Saturday 8 and 22 March 2025

Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

Location: The Coach House, Penlee House

Tickets: This event is free but booking is essential

These workshops are part of an ongoing community project, Embroidered Bees for West Penwith, and bees created during the workshops will be added to the quilt after the exhibition. More information can be found here

https://www.facebook.com/groups/embroideredbees/