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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.

Art in the Park

Art in the Park: Chough Mobile

Journey through our exhibition and spot the different Cornish choughs that we have on display. Make a mini chough mobile to fly through the air, just like the ones you see when walking along the stunning cliff paths of West Penwith.

Penlee Baby Sensory

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

Arty Afternoons: Paper plate birds

Join us for a fun craft session where you will turn a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. Add feathers, details, and bright colours using tissue paper collage. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!

Penlee Baby Sensory

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.

Penlee Baby Sensory

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.