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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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Half Term Activity: Dress Newlyn Folk

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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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  • February 2026

  • Thu 19

    February Half Term Activity: Harry Penhaul inspired camera viewfinders and film rolls

    February 19 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Join us at Penlee House Gallery & Museum this half term and explore the exhibition of photographs by Harry Penhaul.

  • April 2026

  • Thu 9
    Vintage cameras and equipment on a wooden table, including a folding camera, twin-lens reflex camera, lens filters, and a leather bag, conveying nostalgia.

    Easter holidays – Arty Afternoons: Photograph of a special moment

    April 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance

    Come and join us and handle some old cameras – what do they look like? How did they work?

  • Thu 16
    Portrait of a young girl with long brown hair and a fringe, wearing a white dress. She has a thoughtful expression and a brown textured background.

    Easter Holidays – Arty Afternoons: Self-portrait with a fancy frame

    April 16 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance

    Come and see the portraits in the current exhibitions and find out how to draw a face.

  • May 2026

  • Thu 28
    Abstract painting featuring bold, vibrant colors including yellow, red, and blue. The composition includes circular shapes and expressive brushstrokes.

    May Half Term – Arty Afternoons: Colourful, Geometrical Abstract Painting!

    May 28 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Taking inspiration from the bold and colourful artwork ‘Sikar II’ by Gillian Ayres, which is on display in Penlee House Gallery, use geometrical shapes and bold colours to paint an abstract artwork of your own. FREE drop-in, between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm no need to book.

  • July 2026

  • Thu 23
    Cheery illustrated banner promoting "Art in the Park" by Penlee House Gallery, featuring family activities every Thursday at 1:30 pm in Penlee Park, Penzance.

    Art in the Park: Making YOUR mark!

    July 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Make your own paintbrush from recycled materials and paint a mini artwork using inks and watercolours.

  • Thu 30
    Alt text: "Event poster for 'Copper-alloy axe heads' workshop in the 'Crafting Past Identities' series. Includes images of Bronze Age axe heads. Text details the event on Thursday, 30th July, 10am-12:30pm, at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology 2026."

    Experience: Bronze Age Metal-Work

    July 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Visit us at Penlee House Gallery & Museum to meet an expert archaeologist and take part in archaeological activities, as you explore the Bronze Age in Cornwall

  • Thu 30
    Cheery illustrated banner promoting "Art in the Park" by Penlee House Gallery, featuring family activities every Thursday at 1:30 pm in Penlee Park, Penzance.

    Festival of Archaeology: Art in the Park – Prehistoric Pots

    July 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Learn about the tools and techniques used during the making process and try them out for yourself when creating your designs.

  • August 2026

  • Thu 6
    Cheery illustrated banner promoting "Art in the Park" by Penlee House Gallery, featuring family activities every Thursday at 1:30 pm in Penlee Park, Penzance.

    Art in the Park: Super Seagrass Craft

    August 6 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Explore our artworks that reveal where to find local seagrass and make a 3D seagrass-filled ocean scene using air dough and mixed materials.

  • Thu 13
    Cheery illustrated banner promoting "Art in the Park" by Penlee House Gallery, featuring family activities every Thursday at 1:30 pm in Penlee Park, Penzance.

    Art in the Park: Save Our Sand Dunes!

    August 13 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Learn about why it’s so important to protect them and how we can help to do this.

  • Thu 20
    Cheery illustrated banner promoting "Art in the Park" by Penlee House Gallery, featuring family activities every Thursday at 1:30 pm in Penlee Park, Penzance.

    Art in the Park: Chalk and charcoal Views

    August 20 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Using a similar limited colour palette and charcoal/chalk, create your own dramatic scene, either of where you live or a local view.

  • Thu 27
    Cheery illustrated banner promoting "Art in the Park" by Penlee House Gallery, featuring family activities every Thursday at 1:30 pm in Penlee Park, Penzance.

    Art in the Park: Make a mini gallery

    August 27 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Make a mini 3D gallery space and curate your own exhibition, either using mini Penlee House artworks or by creating your own.

  • October 2026

  • Thu 29
    Three women in headscarves and white aprons walk across a sandy beach, carrying large woven baskets on their backs near a harbour with many boats.

    Half Term Activity: Dress Newlyn Folk

    October 29 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    From fisherfolk to farmers and smartly dressed people. Using an assortment of fabrics, dress a paper figure in the style of the people in the paintings.

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