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.
Barbara Kirk is a valuer, auctioneer and sole proprietor with over 35 years of experience in the antiques business. Began by gaining eight years of experience as a dealer, standing at antique fairs & with a shop in Penzance. Barbara followed this with sixteen years as a valuer & auctioneer for another Penzance auction house. […]
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. Our friendly team will be around to talk to if you would like to, with objects to handle and a simple making activity. […]
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 family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
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 […]
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 the scene your own. Think about changing the colours to turn it from a sunny seascape or landscape to a moody stormy scene or a […]
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 […]
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 paintbrush.
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 […]
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 alive as a 3D Air dough sculpture FREE family activities take place every Saturday; drop in anytime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
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 […]
