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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  • Little Penlee Explorers

    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.

  • 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 […]

  • Arty Afternoons: Through the Window

    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.

  • 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 […]

  • Art in the Park: Chalk Landscapes

    See Harold Harvey’s paintings of China clay works in Cornwall and create your own chalky masterpiece.

  • Arty Afternoons: The Colourful Harold Harvey

    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.

  • 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 […]

  • Art in the Park: Clay Engine Houses

    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: Cryséde Scarves

    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.