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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.

 

Sustainability- The Seaweed Institute

Rising Tide By Ernest Procter NEAC ARA, (1886-1935)

We are The Seaweed Institute, a social enterprise, which works
with seaweed and people in many different ways.

Why we chose this piece.

At The Seaweed Institute, we are inspired by the rhythmic movements of the tides. This liminal space, revealed briefly during low spring tides, is often overlooked, but we hope to draw attention to its beauty, importance, and challenges. The algae that stretch along our coastline—mostly submerged and out of sight—offer immeasurable benefits, from creating vital habitats and shielding our shores from erosion to capturing carbon and helping mitigate marine pollution issues. We are left wondering how this ecosystem will weather threats from rising sea levels, shifting ocean currents, and marine heat waves. What can we, as a society, do to safeguard it for the future?

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Visit Us

Penlee House is a beautiful art gallery and museum, set within sub-tropical gardens, with a great café.

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Exhibitions

Our vibrant exhibition programme celebrates the nationally important art and history of West Cornwall.

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Learning

From school visits to family activities, talks and walks, there are plenty of learning opportunities at Penlee House.

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Our Café

Enjoy a delicious lunch or coffee at the Orangery Café, with its sunny terrace overlooking the park.

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