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.
Biddy Picard loved to paint people in harbour scenes, capturing everyday life in our local West Penwith villages. Join us to make your own Biddy Picard-inspired painting and personalise it with your own family, friends and pets!
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
Heroines in War: Women War Artists and the depiction of Women’s role in the Second World War with Catherine Wallace
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers.
