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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.

 

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The Shape of Things: Seaweed pressing workshop with The Seaweed Institute – Sold Out

March 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Free

Join us to learn the craft of seaweed pressing – a Victorian practice that captures the underwater beauty of seaweeds.

During the workshop you will learn to recognise and identify local seaweed species. The cultural history of seaweeds will be discussed, as well it’s agricultural, scientific and ecological uses. You will learn how to forage, store and use this abundant resource.

After laying out your designs they will be loaded into our seaweed press where they will dry over the next weeks. You will receive the finished pieces by post once they are ready.

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

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