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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Aerial shot of a ship at sea

PEZPH : 2001.120.139
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HMS Wave being pulled alongside Westcott's Pier

PEZPH : 2001.120.137
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Crowds gather to see Minesweepter HMS Wave grounded at St Ives in October 1952

PEZPH : 2001.120.138
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The wreck of the Traute Sarnow on the rocks at Gurnard's Head in July 1954

PEZPH : 2001.120.130
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Sailing boats heading out of Penzance harbour

PEZPH : 2001.120.132
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The wreck of SS Mando onn Golden Ball Bar, Isles of Scilly, 21 January 1955

PEZPH : 2001.120.133
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The wreck of the "Traute Sarnow" at Gurnard's Head

PEZPH : 2001.120.134
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Steam coaster,the "Yewcroft", aground near Cudden Point, July 1956

PEZPH : 2001.120.135
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Steam coaster,the "Yewcroft", aground near Cudden Point, July 1956

PEZPH : 2001.120.136
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Passengers and crew on board the "Busy Bee III"

PEZPH : 2001.120.128
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HMS Indomitable

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The Scillonian ll on her maiden voyage from Penzance to St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

PEZPH : 2001.120.13
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MV Amcotts in St Ives Harbour after being towed off Clodgy Point by the lifeboat Edgar George Orlando and Eva Child

PEZPH : 2001.120.124
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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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Crowds curious to see HMS Wave blown ashore at St Ives on 30 Sepember 1952

PEZPH : 2001.120.123
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