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.

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The Exceptional Harold Harvey


When 1 May 2024 - 29 September 2024

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Newlyn School artist Harold Harvey (1874 – 1941), Penlee House Gallery & Museum is staging a major exhibition of his work from 1 May to 29 September 2024.

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A dramatic coastal scene with dark cliffs against a turbulent sea. Waves crash with force, under a cloudy, atmospheric sky, evoking a sense of power.

Latest Acquisition!


We are delighted to report that we have been successful in acquiring There is Music in the Night by Frank Gascoigne Heath

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A grayscale image of an elderly John Le Carre with white hair looking up with an expression of contemplation. He's set against a blurred background of a grid-like structure.

John le Carré Social History Exhibition


When 17 April until 6 May

Penlee House Gallery & Museum has organised a small exhibition of the late author’s memorabilia, on display from 17 April through 6 May.

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A Passion for Cornish Art: 50 Years of Private Collecting

Latest Acquisition!


We are delighted to report that Penlee House Gallery & Museum has received a generous donation from a private benefactor.

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Friends of Penlee Lecture: An Evening of Archaeology

Friends of Penlee Lecture: An Evening of Archaeology


When 17 April 2024

Join us for a captivating archaeology evening as we delve into the ancient archaeological sites in Cornwall on April 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

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