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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  • Come and see one of the smallest archaeological finds at Penlee House, a beautiful glass bead, and be inspired to create some beads from our special modelling material.

    Festival of Archaeology: Iron Age Beads

    Come and see one of the smallest archaeological finds at Penlee House, a beautiful glass bead, and be inspired to create some beads from our special modelling material.

  • A family on the floor of an art gallery, surrounded by large framed paintings. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal.

    Baby Sensory

    Free, drop-in session for babies from birth to crawlers.

  • A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.

  • Alt text: "Event poster for 'Copper-alloy axe heads' workshop in the 'Crafting Past Identities' series. Includes images of Bronze Age axe heads. Text details the event on Thursday, 30th July, 10am-12:30pm, at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology 2026."

    Experience: Bronze Age Metal-Work

    Visit us at Penlee House Gallery & Museum to meet an expert archaeologist and take part in archaeological activities, as you explore the Bronze Age in Cornwall

  • A group of people in a gallery listens to a guide describing a colorful landscape painting with a prominent rainbow. The atmosphere is attentive and educational.

    FREE Public Guided Tours

    Our team of Volunteer Tour Guides will be offering insights into the current exhibition through a program of short guided tours.