Opening hours
Summer Hours
1 April to 31 October
10.00am – 5.00pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Winter Hours
1 November to 31 March
10.00am – 4.30pm
(last admission 4.00pm)
Christmas Opening Hours
- 24 December CLOSED
- 25 December CLOSED
- 26 December CLOSED
- 1 January CLOSED
We will be open on the following Bank Holidays in 2026:
- 3 April
- 6 April
- 4 May
- 25 May
- 31 August
During an exhibition rehang, it is necessary to close some of the galleries. Please check what is open before making a special journey at these times.
In 2025, the exhibition rehang periods will be:
5 – 15 October 2025
In 2026, the exhibition rehang periods will be:
- 11 – 21 January
- 19 – 19 April
Admission
Adult £8
Young people (18-26) £4
Children Free
Accompanying Carers Free
During rehang periods, admission prices are half price.
All registered students qualify for the £4 ticket (and half price during rehang) on production of valid Student ID.
No booking required.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the building on leads. Dogs are welcome on leads within the park and on the terrace outside the café. However, please note that dogs are not allowed inside the building.
Penzance Pass
The Penzance Pass enables free entry all year round to Penlee House Gallery & Museum for everyone who lives within the Penzance Parish. Residents of Penzance, Gulval, Heamoor, Mousehole, Newlyn and Paul can get a Pass, by coming in to Penlee House Gallery & Museum in Penzance with proof of address and a card can be issued straight away. Discover more
Free Entry
We offer free entry to Friends of Penlee House, Penzance Pass, The Art Fund, Museums Association, Cornwall Volunteers Scheme.