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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  • FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours. Tours will be offered at 11.00am on Tuesdays and […]

  • FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours. Tours will be offered at 11.00am on Tuesdays and […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Hand Tree Art

    FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Use crazy craft scissors to cut out leaf shapes from fabric and craft papers to create […]

  • Penlee Baby Sensory

    Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the Gallery.

  • FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours. Tours will be offered at 11.00am on Tuesdays and […]

  • FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours. Tours will be offered at 11.00am on Tuesdays and […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Colour Wheels

    FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. This week we’ll be joining in with the Art History Festival and exploring colour in the […]

  • FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours. Tours will be offered at 11.00am on Tuesdays and […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Leaf Garlands

    FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. The Lamorna artists were fascinated by the woods and trees in Lamorna Vallery.  Come and see […]

  • Penlee Baby Sensory

    Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the Gallery.

  • Arty Afternoons: A Souvenir from Penzance

    FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Have a look at the amazing collection of Penzance Goss souvenirs and create your own from […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Barrel Stencils

    FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Have a go at making a rubbing from the pilchard barrel stencil in the Museum and […]