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.

Little Penlee Explorers

Little Penlee Explorers


When Tuesday 7 June

Free session today for pre-schooler children aged 2 ½ upwards. Enjoy stories, rhymes, making and doing, all inspired by the amazing artwork in our exhibitions!⁠⁠

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Arty Afternoons: Fun with fabric


When Saturday 11 June

Walter Langley’s paintings are full of people, wearing lots of different types of clothes. Come along and try collaging with fabric to make your own masterpiece.

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Baby and Parent Session

Baby and Parent Session


When Monday 13 June

Free session for babies from birth to crawlers. Come and experience the amazing artworks whilst exploring sensory play together in the gallery.

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Old Toys

Old Toys


This hands-on workshop allows children to explore and play with toys from the past.

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Penzance Through the Ages

Penzance Through the Ages


Journey through the history of Penzance and the surrounding area from Prehistoric times to the present day, focusing on the Iron Age, the Tudor / Stuart period and the Victorian era.

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