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.

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 and Walker Books celebrates the release of Feather, the fourth book in The Twitchers series from bestselling author M. G. Leonard. Find the birds and […]

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 anytime between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.  

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 inspired by the beautiful paintings of West Cornwall at Penlee House to make a souvenir badge or magnet to take home Thursday 15 February 1.30 […]

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 in anytime between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.  

Principal Craftsman, Michael Johnson will be giving a lecture about The Newlyn Copper Works. Lectures take place at 7.30 p.m. at Penlee House. Tickets are available to book in January 2024 Bespoke copper, bronze and brass work from the finest industrial arts coppersmiths in the UK. First established in the fishing village of Newlyn in […]

Make a mini sketchbook to store drawings, words and stories inspired by the paintings as you explore the Gallery. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m  

Using the local scenes in galleries 1, 2, 3 and 4, choose a favourite local scene or view and turn it into a postcard ready to send. You could also draw your favourite local view. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m

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.

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.

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 and Thursdays. The tours are included in the admission price to the Gallery and last between 30 and 45 minutes. No booking is required, but […]

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 and Thursdays. The tours are included in the admission price to the Gallery and last between 30 and 45 minutes. No booking is required, but […]