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.
Join us for a fun craft session where you will turn a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. Add feathers, details, and bright colours using tissue paper collage. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!
We're thrilled to announce our participation in Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Awenek! The Great Cornish Heritage Festival!
Get crafty and make a glamorous golden feather. Create the shape using air dough and colour it with metallic pens to create a beautiful piece of bird-inspired art.
A hands-on craft activity for all ages, inspired by nature and creativity!
Take inspiration from the birds you spotted and trace around your hands. Then transform them into colourful birds using collage, colour, and creativity.
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.
