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.
We’re excited to be part of EXPO Ertach Kernow | Cornish Heritage EXPO 2025 at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, on Friday 3 & Saturday 4 October 2025! Just as visitors have done for centuries, people still come to West Cornwall to enjoy its beauty — and take home a keepsake of their visit
Come along and design your own little wings for your favourite toys to wear.
Guided tour with art historian Catherine Wallace: explore the Sheila Hichens Newlyn School collection at St Michael’s Mount.
Make your own postcard by drawing your favourite objects from the collection
Join us to make a 3D mini landscape inspired by Lamorna Birch’s work and use of perspective.
Join author & art historian David as he explores S.J. Lamorna Birch’s career highlights & Cornwall’s celebrated art colonies.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
Biddy Picard was an artist who loved painting the beautiful places around West Penwith and the Isles of Scilly. Come and see her amazing artwork at Penlee House! Then, have fun making your own Biddy Piccard style picture using tissue and other collage materials.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
Adventure through time, as we discover one of the oldest materials for making farming tools.
Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.
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!
