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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Burgoyne's sweet shop and cafe in Penzance

PEZPH : 2001.120.1230
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People viewing the wrecked hull of the Traute Sarnow at Gurnard's Head in July 1954

PEZPH : 2001.120.119
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Spectators on the quay at Penzance are watching the Scillonian II being prepared for her maiden voyage to the Isles of Scilly on 17 November 1955

PEZPH : 2001.120.12
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A ketch at sea

PEZPH : 2001.120.120
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Spectators watching a Redwing boat race from the pier, Penzance harbour

PEZPH : 2001.120.121
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St Clare Flats, Penzance

PEZPH : 2001.120.1213
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The construction of Prospect Place, Penzance

PEZPH : 2001.120.1214
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Redwings racing in Mount's Bay

PEZPH : 2001.120.122
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St John's Hall, Penzance, on a sunny day

PEZPH : 2001.120.1225
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The construction of the car park adjacent to St John's Hall, Penzance

PEZPH : 2001.120.1226
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Crowds curious to see HMS Wave blown ashore at St Ives on 30 Sepember 1952

PEZPH : 2001.120.123
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Diver about to descend from a diving boat

PEZPH : 2001.120.114
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The 1949 Redwing Championship in Mount's Bay

PEZPH : 2001.120.115
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Penzance Sailing Club, Mounts Bay, Annual Redwing Championships

PEZPH : 2001.120.116
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Penzance Sailing Club, Mounts Bay, Annual Redwing Championships

PEZPH : 2001.120.117
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Operation Verity 1949 forms the background to the Redwing championships hosted by Penzance Sailing Club

PEZPH : 2001.120.118
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Spectators on the quay at Penzance are watching the Scillonian II being prepared for her maiden voyage to the Isles of Scilly on 17 November 1955. Many of these were Scillonians who made the special trip from Southampton to Penzance.

PEZPH : 2001.120.11
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Redwings in Mount's Bay

PEZPH : 2001.120.110
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