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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.

 

Kids in Museums #TakeOverDay!

When Friday 7 July

Today is Kids in Museums Digital Takeover Day! ????????

Gwen from Truro High School For Girls did her work experience at Penlee House last week and this was her favourite painting in our current exhibition.

Denys Law’s ‘Lamorna Stream’ is my favourite painting in the Lamorna Colony Pioneers exhibition. The daffodils depicted along the bank of the stream and dotted around the woods carry a special historical significance, as daffodils were replanted there during World War 2 due to farmers using their fields for important produce, and also provide a warm splash of colour that makes this painting stand out amongst the calm greens and blues of the other artworks. Law’s use of dappled shadows cast by the trees onto the surface of the stream and the path beside it exudes an almost mysterious feeling, that is fitting with the wild and yet peaceful tone of the work.

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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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