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Visit Penlee House & Museum

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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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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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.

 

Martin, John Henry

John Henry Martin was based in Newlyn before it became an artists’ colony and is not one of the ‘Newlyn School’, as he did not share the later group’s ethos and painting style. His charming pictures are nevertheless valuable records of west Cornwall in the 1870s.

Biography

John Henry Martin – 1836 – 1908

Martin’s work is mainly of small scale.  He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1874, and between 1871 and 1880 his address is given as Newlyn.  Although he visited Newlyn after 1880, it seems that the arrival of the Newlyn group from 1882 somehow coincides with his move away from the area.

Also known for his views of Plymouth and the River Tamar, Martin died and was buried in Saltash in 1908.

Portfolio

  • Newlyn Slip Oil on panel
  • A Great Authority in Our Village (John Kelynack), 1877 Oil on canvas
  • December Morning (in Mount’s Bay) Oil on canvas
  • Fishing Boats, Mount’s Bay (Newlyn Beach) Oil on panel

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Visit Us

Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.

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Exhibitions

Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.

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Learning

From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.

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Our Café

Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee at the Orangery Café, with its sunny terrace overlooking the park.

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