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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A Journey Through West Cornwall and The Cornish Paintings Martina Thomas


When 27 January - 20 April 2024

Join us on a journey through Marazion, Penzance, Newlyn, Mousehole, Land’s End, Sennen, Zennor and St Ives. Featuring rural and coastal landscapes and lesser-known topographical works from the Penlee House collection.

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A serene coastal landscape painting depicts a rocky shore with gentle waves, distant cliffs, and a quaint village under a cloudy sky, evoking tranquillity.

Barbara Wills ARCA – A Centenary Celebration


When 18 September - 4 November

A small exhibition of Barbara’s work to commemorate the centenary of her birth is on display in the Social History Gallery until 4 November.

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Put yourself in the frame!

Put yourself in the frame!


Make sure to share your photos by tagging us and using the hashtag #penleehousegallerymuseum

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Kids in Museums #TakeOverDay!

Kids in Museums #TakeOverDay!


When Friday 7 July

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.

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Wainwright, William


Biography William John Wainwright – 1855 – 1931 Birmingham-born William Wainwright was educated at Sedgley Park College, near Wolverhampton.  Aged […]

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