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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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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Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.
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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.
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 […]
Help us celebrate National Tree Week by crafting a Christmas tree from craft lolly sticks. How will you decorate yours? FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the Gallery.
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 […]
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 […]
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 and carers.
The Victorians used to make their own Christmas cards by hand. Come along and have a go at creating a Christmas card for someone you know. FREE family activities occur every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us to create a variety of homemade Christmas decorations.
Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the Gallery.
