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 Afternoon: 3D Landscapes

    Layer up your landscape with coloured slides to create a fantastic 3D effect. FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

  • Little Penlee: Baby and Parent Sessions August and September

    FREE Session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the gallery. Come join us on: Monday 21 August at 10am Monday 04 September Monday 18 September

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

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

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

  • Arty Afternoons: Birds of Paradise

    FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. With a simple trick of folding and cutting, you can create a magical scene for your magnificent birds.