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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Lecture: An Evening of Archaeology

April 17, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Lecture: An Evening of Archaeology

Dick Cole, the Sites Officer for the Cornwall Heritage Trust, will give a talk about the significance of the archaeological sites, which the Trust owns and looks after in West Cornwall, along with information about ongoing maintenance and volunteer engagement with the historic landscape of West Penwith. The sites include Caer Bran, Carn Euny, Sancreed Beacon and Tregonning Hill, near Helston. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear about the rich and diverse archaeological sites cared for by the Cornwall Heritage Trust.

Lectures take place at 7.30 p.m. at  Penlee House (unless otherwise stated). Booking is essential. 

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  • Date: April 17, 2024
  • Time:
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm