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: Reuse and Create workshop with Charlie Lewin- Sold Out

April 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free
The Shape of Things: Reuse and Create workshop with Charlie Lewin- Sold Out

Join us for a creative recycling workshop. Bring fabric scraps or unwanted old clothes and use them to create a piece in response to the exhibition The Shape of Things.  Working with artist Charlie Lewin, you will select a section of an artwork and explore ways to develop your own response to it.

Dates: Saturday 29 March 2025

Time: 10.00 am – 12.30 pm

Location: The Coach House, Penlee House

Tickets: This event is free but booking is essential