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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.

Drop-in family events in the Gallery


When Every Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Look out for drop-in family art and craft activities. Be inspired by the pictures in the current exhibition and have a go at making something to take home

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Social History Display: Penlee Open Air Theatre Artist’s Residency, 2025: Isadora Malik


When Until Saturday 14 February 2026

I was asked to record the 2025 season at Penlee Park Open Air Theatre.  There was never going to be […]

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VACANCY: AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)


When Closing date for applications: 5pm Sunday 22 February 2026

Penzance Council has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Audience Engagement Assistant to join our team at Penlee House Gallery & Museum.

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Spring Exhibitions 2026 List of Works


When 21 January 2026 until 18 April 2026

This spring Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is staging two exhibitions. The first, ‘Harry Penhaul: Life Through a Lens’, […]

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Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025


When 13 November 2025

Silver for Penlee House! We’re thrilled to share that we won Silver at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025 in the […]

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Arty Afternoons


As we’re currently unable to run our regular Saturday family activities or school holiday activities, we’ve started to make some […]

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