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 post war scene of St Ives Harbour depicts a French crabber; the gig Endeavour SS23 (Cape Cornwall); the tripper yacht Gladys May, a crane; the blue pierhead light; the West Pier and four skiffs. All pleasure boats had skiffs so that passengers could board at low tide when the harbour steps were exposed.

PEZPH : 1992.247
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Second anniversary of Armistice Day in Penzance, 1920

PEZPH : 1992.1658.4
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Newlyn Harbour

PEZPH : 1992.1646
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Wreck of the SS Minnehaha, 1910

PEZPH : 1992.1530
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The bows of the Brinkburn just above the waves, 1898

PEZPH : 1992.1561
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Entertainment marquee on Penzance Promenade in 1907

PEZPH : 1992.1449
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Advertising C and B Corsets, Drapers of Penzance

PEZPH : 1992.1453
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Parish Church Penzance

PEZPH : 1992.1370
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Pendeen Lighthouse and Cliffs

PEZPH : 1992.1371
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Tregenna Place, St Ives in the early 20th century

PEZPH : 1992.1249
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In the Harbour, St Ives, c.1930s

PEZPH : 1992.1209
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Market Jew Street, Penzance

PEZPH : 1992.1153
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Penzance, St Mary's Church

PEZPH : 1992.1167
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Mrs Nicholls, 3 South Terrace, Penzance. Apartments.

PEZPH : 1992.1184
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The Harbour, St Ives

PEZPH : 1992.1204
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St Mary's Church of England School

PEZPH : 1992.1068
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Back Lane, St Ives in West Cornwall

PEZPH : 1992.1128
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Market Jew Street, Penzance

PEZPH : 1992.1152.1
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