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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.

Browse Our Collections

Explore thousands of objects from the Penlee House collections.

Found 6 objects in the category Social History

Crysede lightweight linen dress

Crysede linen dress in 'Ten Little Boys' design

PEZPH : 2009.108


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Crysede silk dress

Crysede silk dress in 'Ten little boys' design

PEZPH : 2008.47


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Crysede silk offcut

Crysede silk offcut, 'Ten little boys' pattern

PEZPH : 2006.51


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Crysede silk off cut

Crysede silk off cut, 'Ten little boys' pattern

PEZPH : 2006.50


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Cresset

Stone bowl

PEZPH : 1975.284
Social History


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Cresset

Cresset lamp with stone bowl

PEZPH : 1975.253
Social History


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