Bring young children to experience the Gallery, hear a tale, and have a go at a simple craft activity.
Edward and the Mermaid

‘Edward wanted an adventure!’
A tale based on The Departure of the Fleet for the North by Walter Langley. Follow Edward down to the bottom of the sea where he meets a mermaid and her friends…
Big Billy, Little Billy

‘Billy was fed up with being little. One morning his mother dressed him up in a new pair of hand-me-down boots and a coat with only one patch and told his big sister to hold his hand all the way…’
A story based on Elizabeth Forbes’ painting School is Out.
Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.
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Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.
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From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.
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Join the Friends and help Penlee House to maintain its work and enhance its collections.
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