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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Ploughing on a Summer's evening in Penzance

PEZPH : 2009.504


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Pilchard drivers putting to sea between Newlyn Town and Penlee Quarry

PEZPH : 2009.492


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The demolition of the Serpentine Works at Wherrytown, Penzance

PEZPH : 2009.473


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Men and horses groomed and ready for the Western Hunt

PEZPH : 2009.480


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The Western Hunt

PEZPH : 2009.481


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Penwith Show

PEZPH : 2009.485


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The Cornish Riviera Express

PEZPH : 2009.486


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Two railmen on the footplate

PEZPH : 2009.487


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Pilchard Drivers putting to sea from Newlyn about 1900

PEZPH : 2009.490


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Equipment for Wrecking

PEZPH : 2009.454


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A spinning wheel in the kitchen of Mary Nance, Isles of Scilly

PEZPH : 2009.455


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Rock Splitting

PEZPH : 2009.459


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The Wooden Fire Engine

PEZPH : 2009.460


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Godolphin House

PEZPH : 2009.463


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Doorway at Pengersick Castle

PEZPH : 2009.465


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Pengersick Castle

PEZPH : 2009.466


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A steam coaster

PEZPH : 2009.472


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A handmill for home use

PEZPH : 2009.453


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