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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  • 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

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • 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

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • 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

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

  • A woman holding a baby, both viewed from behind, stands in front of a colourful, pastoral painting. The scene conveys warmth and curiosity.

    Penlee Baby Sensory

    Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers.

  • 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

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • 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

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • 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

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • 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

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • A woman holding a baby, both viewed from behind, stands in front of a colourful, pastoral painting. The scene conveys warmth and curiosity.

    Penlee Baby Sensory

    Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers.