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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Glass slide

Old Quay, Newlyn

PEZPH : 2011.304


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A 1950 St Ives

PEZPH : 2011.282


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An artist painting out of doors at Chy and Chy, St Ives

PEZPH : 2011.283


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Crossing the causeway from St Michael's Mount

PEZPH : 2011.284


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North Pier, Newlyn Harbour in 1949

PEZPH : 2011.278


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Two side trawlers on Newlyn's North Pier

PEZPH : 2011.279


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Penzance from Lescudjack

PEZPH : 2011.28


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Pilchard Drivers in Newlyn in 1949

PEZPH : 2011.280


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The launch of the Penzance Sea Scouts' new boat

PEZPH : 2011.237


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The launch of the Penzance Sea Scouts' new boat

PEZPH : 2011.238


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The launch of the Penzance Sea Scouts' new boat

PEZPH : 2011.238.1


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The Swift in Newlyn Harbour

PEZPH : 2011.270


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Newlyn fish market in the 1950s

PEZPH : 2011.271


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A post war view of Newlyn harbour

PEZPH : 2011.275


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North Pier, Newlyn Harbour in 1949

PEZPH : 2011.276


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Early morning fish sales in Newlyn Fish Market

PEZPH : 2011.277


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Penzance Amateur Operatic Society 1948

PEZPH : 2011.215


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Stanhope Forbes

PEZPH : 2011.226


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