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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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Half Term Activity: Dress Newlyn Folk

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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  • Sat 4
    A grayscale image of an elderly John Le Carre with white hair looking up with an expression of contemplation. He's set against a blurred background of a grid-like structure.

    John le Carré Social History Exhibition

    April 17, 2024 - May 6, 2024 John le Carré Social History Exhibition

    This exhibition is being mounted in conjunction with the inaugural John le Carré Memorial Lecture which will be presented on 2 May 2024 by The Morrab Library at the Acorn Theatre, Penzance.

  • Sat 4

    Arty Afternoons: Dress a Figure

    May 4, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Arty Afternoons

    See the wide range of clothes the people in Harold Harvey’s paintings are wearing and use fabric collages to dress a paper figure. FREE family activities take place every Saturday; […]

  • Sat 11

    Relaxed Opening for May

    May 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Relaxed Openings

    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 […]

  • Sat 11

    Arty Afternoons: Mining Landscapes

    May 11, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Arty Afternoons

    Harold Harvey was unusual amongst the Newlyn School artists as he painted mining scenes as well as fishing and farming.  Use oil pastels to create your own mining landscape. FREE […]

  • Thu 16
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 16, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 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 11.00 a.m. on Tuesdays […]

  • Sat 18

    Arty Afternoons: Mix and Match Books

    May 18, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Arty Afternoons

    There are so many hats, faces and clothing styles in the Harold Harvey exhibition.  Come along and create a paper mix and match book, where you can muddle up what […]

  • Tue 21
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 21, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 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 11.00 a.m. on Tuesdays […]

  • Thu 23
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 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 11.00 a.m. on Tuesdays […]

  • Sat 25

    Arty Afternoons: Paper Flowers

    May 25, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Arty Afternoons

    There are lots of paintings of people picking flowers in The Exceptional Harold Harvey exhibition.  Which type of flower will you craft? FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop […]

  • Tue 28
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 28, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 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 11.00 a.m. on Tuesdays […]

  • Thu 30

    Half Term Activity: Peg Dolls

    May 30, 2024 Arty Afternoons

    Be inspired by all the different outfits in Harold Harvey’s paintings to create a peg doll.

  • Thu 30
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 30, 2024 @ 2:00 pm 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 11.00 a.m. on Tuesdays […]

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