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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  • Arty Afternoons: Mixed Media

    Be inspired by the mixed media painting Dark Sea, Dark Day, High Tide by Kurt Jackson to create your own mixed media masterpiece. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop […]

  • Arty Afternoons: How do colours make us feel?

    Colours can sometimes affect how we feel.  Compose a warm, cold, happy, or mysterious collage from magazine scraps. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 p.m. […]

  • 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: View through a window

    The new exhibition at Penlee House takes us on a journey through West Cornwall, with beautiful views of different places. Create a mini window and decide which views you would […]

  • Relaxed Opening for February

    Join us for a relaxed opening at Penlee House. This event is designed for visitors with sensory needs or those needing a quieter, more relaxed visit, plus their families, friends […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Start from a Sketch

    Come and see the new exhibition with artworks by Martina Thomas.  Take one of her sketches and decide how you would finish the picture. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; […]

  • 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.

  • Little Penlee Explorers

    Join us to explore, play and create at Penlee House!  With activities throughout the galleries, these free, drop-in sessions are for under 5s and their grown-ups. Monthly on Mondays, 10am-12pm.

  • Kids in Museums: The Twitchers Museum Adventure

    Join birdwatching detectives the Twitchers and explore the beautiful birds and amazing animals at Penlee House Gallery & Museum this February half-term. The Twitchers Museum Adventure from Kids in Museums […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Journey Through West Cornwall Game

    Make a game inspired by the paintings of all the beautiful places in West Cornwall to play with your family and friends. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop in […]

  • February Half Term – Arty Afternoons

    Lots of people today, as people did in the past, visit the beautiful places in West Cornwall. They often take a souvenir home to remind them of their visit. Be […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Harbour Views

    There are many views of harbours in the new exhibitions.  Taking ideas from the paintings, fill your harbour background with people and objects. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop […]