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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.

FREE Sunday 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 some Sundays from 18 August to 8 September 2024. The tours are included in the admission price to the Gallery and last between 30 and 45 […]

Kids Aloud

We are taking part in Kids Aloud - when noisy kids are allowed to be loud! Join our special drop-in timeslot with Art Fund, where children can be energetic and noisy when exploring our collections. Our Kids Aloud timeslot is Mondays, 10am-12pm. Get free entry for you and all the family with a National Art […]

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 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 […]

Event Series Arty Afternoons

Arty Afternoons: Felt Finger Puppets

Taking inspiration from the Harold Harvey exhibition, our Newlyn School collection, and the artefacts in the museum, choose a person or animal/bird to make as a felt finger puppet. FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

FREE Sunday 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 some Sundays from 18 August to 8 September 2024. The tours are included in the admission price to the Gallery and last between 30 and 45 […]

Kids Aloud

We are taking part in Kids Aloud - when noisy kids are allowed to be loud! Join our special drop-in timeslot with Art Fund, where children can be energetic and noisy when exploring our collections. Our Kids Aloud timeslot is Mondays, 10am-12pm. Get free entry for you and all the family with a National Art […]

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 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 […]