Group Visits

Penlee House welcomes group visits. If you are planning a school visit, further information can be found on our education programme.

Size of groups

Penlee House was built as a Victorian family home, so the galleries are domestic in size. Because of this, unfortunately, we cannot accommodate groups larger than 25 people at a time, however, we can split larger groups in two. One half of the group could take a refreshment break whilst the other half look around.

Group admission prices

Our standard admission prices apply for each member of the group which can be found on our admission page. If your group requires a guided tour of the Gallery an additional charge of £50 applies.

Payment

Where possible, please pay for the group with a single transaction. This is especially helpful when paying with cash. We take most major credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to Penzance Town Council. We can arrange invoiced payments – please ask at the time of booking.

Time of arrival

Due to the size of the galleries and restriction on numbers you must arrive on time. To provide you with a safe and enjoyable visit, we will ensure that your visit does not clash with other groups. If your plans change for any reason, please inform the Gallery.

What is on show

Please check the Exhibitions page for details of what will be on show during your planned visit. Penlee House usually presents four temporary exhibitions each year. These are planned two or three years ahead. If your visit is a long way ahead and beyond the scope of the published programme, please contact us for details.

Each exhibition has a direct relevance to west Cornwall. Including works from the permanent collection alongside loans from public and private collections. When our main exhibition does not relate to the Newlyn School, a selection of works by these artists are on show.
The museum contains archaeological treasures and objects illustrating the fascinating social history of west Cornwall.

Bags and backpacks

To prevent accidental damage to the works on show, we do not allow visitors to carry backpacks on backs. Please carry your bag by hand.

Catering

The Orangery is a small on-site cafe serving delicious light lunches and snacks. It has limited seating and cannot accommodate large groups. Discover more.