Penlee House

Arty Afternoons: 3D Leaves Mobile
2024-10-12 14:30 - 16:30 UTC
Take a wander around the new exhibition curated by Kurt Jackson and spot leaves in the paintings. Make 3D leaves and turn them into a beautiful, nature inspired mobile.

Arty Afternoons: Newlyn Copper
2024-10-05 14:30 - 15:30
Look closely at our Newlyn Copper collection in the social history gallery. What different types of objects and designs can you see? Take inspiration from these items and make your own copper object to take home.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Arty Afternoons: Harold Harvey Inspired Hats
2024-09-28 14:30 - 15:30
How many different hats can you see on the men, women and children in Harold Harvey’s paintings? Explore the artworks and sketch your favourite hats, then make your own 2D hat using colourful felts.

LECTURE: The Jewish Community in Cornwall- SOLD OUT
2024-09-25 19:30 - 21:00
The story of Jews living in Cornwall. Who are they? How do they practice their faith and traditions – and what makes them Cornish?
A lecture by Jeremy Jacobson, OBE, Chair of Kehillat Kernow (the Jewish Community of Cornwall), and past Director of the British Council in Uganda, Uzbekistan and Algeria
Tickets for the lecture can be booked via Eventbrite:
Book here
Non-members: £10.00
Members: £5.00

Art History Festival: Harold Harvey Pictures of Cornish Life
2024-09-21 14:30 - 15:30
Harold Harvey was one of the few Newlyn School artists from Cornwall. Born in Penzance, he lived in the area for most of his life and many of his paintings showed scenes of local life. Take elements from Harvey and other Newlyn School artists’ works to create your own collage of a Cornish scene.

This event is part of Art History Festival 2024 organised by the Association for Art History.

Arty Afternoons: Mini 3D Food Sculptures
2024-09-14 14:30 - 15:30
Explore the Harold Harvey exhibition with our trail and spot the delicious images of food. Taking inspiration from the exhibition create a 3D food platter from air-drying dough.

FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm

FREE Sunday Public Guided Tours
2024-08-18 11:00
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 minutes. No booking is required, but places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arty Afternoons: Humphry Davy Lamp
2024-09-07 14:30 - 15:30
Spot the Harold Harvey paintings of local miners in Gallery 4. Penzance born chemist Sir Humphry Davy invented a miner’s safety lamp, otherwise known as the Humphry Davy lamp in 1815. Using the card template colour and make your own Humphry Davy lamp and take home a piece of history.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Kids Aloud
2024-07-29 10:00 - 12:00
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 Pass, Plus Kids.
Visit artfund.org/kidsaloud for more information about this initiative and the important research that inspired it.

Arty Afternoons: Felt Finger Puppets
2024-08-31 14:30 - 15:30
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.

Art in the Park: Make a Mini Marsh Landscape
2024-08-29 13:30 - 15:30
Harold Harvey painting beautiful scenes of Marazion Marshes. Be inspired to craft a mini marsh landscape.

Arty Afternoons: Cryséde Scarves
2024-08-24 14:30 - 15:30
Harold Harvey often included people wearing Cryséde fabrics in his paintings. Be inspired to create your own Cryséde style scarf.

FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Art in the Park: Clay Engine Houses
2024-08-22 13:30 - 15:30
Harold Harvey was unusual for a Newlyn School artist as he painted scenes of mining and miners. Have a go at making a Cornish engine house from clay.

Arty Afternoons: The Colourful Harold Harvey
2024-08-17 14:30 - 15:30
See how many different colours you can find in Harold Harvey’s paintings and make a colour palette inspired by his artworks.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Art in the Park: Chalk Landscapes
2024-08-15 13:30 - 15:30
See Harold Harvey’s paintings of China clay works in Cornwall and create your own chalky masterpiece.

Arty Afternoons: Through the Window
2024-08-10 14:30 - 15:30
Lots of Harold Harvey’s paintings give a glimpse into people’s houses. Design a room scene ready to peek into.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Art in the Park: Watercolour Painting
2024-08-08 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for some outdoor (or en plein air) painting, as done by Harold Harvey and the Newlyn School artists. Will be held indoors (but just as fun!) if it is raining.

FREE Public Guided Tours
2024-03-05 14:00
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 places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Little Penlee Explorers
2024-08-05 10:00 - 12:00
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, 10 am-12 pm.

Arty Afternoons: Fruity Still Life
2024-08-03 14:30 - 15:30
Spot the fruit bowls and baskets in Harold Harvey’s paintings then create a fruity still-life collage.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

Art in the Park: Portraits
2024-08-01 13:30 - 15:30
Explore the different types of portraits painted by Harold Harvey and then draw yourself or a friend.
