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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  • 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 […]

  • Relaxed Opening for March

    Join us for a relaxed opening at Penlee House. This event is designed for visitors with sensory needs or those needing a quieter, more relaxed visit, plus their families, friends […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Cork Boats in a 3D Scene

    How many different types of boats can you see in the paintings in the exhibitions? Design and make a mini cork boat and display it in a 3D sea scene. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Seasonal Views

    Take the four fancy frames on a walk around the gallery and pick your four favourite paintings. Sketch the scene in the frame and then return to base to make […]

  • 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 […]

  • Easter Holidays: Sew a Picture

    Explore how artist Matina Thomas uses colourful marks to make her paintings and then see if you can create your own artwork using a needle and wool rather than a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Arty Afternoon: Animals from Paintings

    Look closely at the animals you can see in the paintings. There are lots of different types from dogs to donkeys to seagulls. Sketch you favourite one and bring it […]

  • 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 […]

  • Easter Holidays: Fabric bags

    Be inspired by all the wonderful pictures of West Cornwall in the current exhibitions to come up with your own design to transfer onto a fabric bag using fabric crayons.