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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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A space for exhibitions & events

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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Arty Afternoons: Newlyn fishing boats photo collage

A space to learn

Penlee House is committed to lifelong learning. We run workshops for all age groups and offer a school workshop programme.

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Arty Afternoons: Newlyn fishing boats photo collage

A space for all

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.

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  • Mon 11

    Little Penlee Explorers: Drop-in sessions for under 5s

    May 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Join us to explore, play and create at Penlee House!

  • Thu 14
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • Sat 16
    A woman with long, dark hair tied back, wearing a black top, looks down at bathroom objects in front of a mirror. Her thoughtful reflection is visible.

    Arty Afternoons: Everyday life – Observation Drawing

    May 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Learn how to compose and draw a still life and create your own everyday life artwork.

  • Tue 19
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • Tue 19
    Red double doors with a mosaic tile entryway reading "CRYSÉDE LTD" in blue. The scene is vibrant, with a welcoming and artistic tone.

    Talk: Before Cryséde: Newlyn and the women who helped create an international silk company

    May 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Queen's Hotel, Penzance

    Social history usually ignores the contribution that women have made to a local economy. ‘Before Cryséde’ aims to give these women a voice by identifying who they were and what they did.

    £7 – £15
  • Thu 21
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • Sat 23
    A woven textile wall hanging features earthy tones of beige, brown, and grey in horizontal layers, with textured patterns evoking a serene, natural feel.

    Arty afternoons: Rag rugs / Weaving

    May 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Join us to create either a rag rug or woven piece that you can display in your home.

  • Mon 25

    Baby Sensory

    May 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers.

  • Tue 26
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • Thu 28
    A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    May 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • Thu 28
    Abstract painting featuring bold, vibrant colors including yellow, red, and blue. The composition includes circular shapes and expressive brushstrokes.

    May Half Term – Arty Afternoons: Colourful, Geometrical Abstract Painting!

    May 28 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Taking inspiration from the bold and colourful artwork ‘Sikar II’ by Gillian Ayres, which is on display in Penlee House Gallery, use geometrical shapes and bold colours to paint an […]

  • Sat 30
    Five framed photographs on a grey wall show scenes of fire and everyday objects, creating a contrasting and dramatic visual display.

    Arty Afternoons: Mount and frame your artworks

    May 30 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Create an artwork of your own and make a mount and frame to give it a professional gallery look

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