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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.

 

The Shape of Things: Lists of works

When 5 February to 26 April 2025

This community-curated exhibition, which runs from 5 February to 26 April 2025, will explore the effects of climate change in Cornwall, drawing on historic artworks and photographs from the collections at Penlee House. Local environmental groups, such as Sustainable Penzance, the RSPB, Growing Links, Cornwall Climate Care and Mount’s Bay Marine Group, have selected works for inclusion in the exhibition. These highlight issues such as rising sea levels, more frequent storms and extreme weather, warming oceans, and the challenges these changes pose for the environment, local wildlife and their habitats, the communities living in Cornwall and our industries, such as fishing, farming and tourism. 

This exhibition will also provide space for these local groups and other environmental champions to share their stories and offer suggestions to help visitors understand what individuals and communities alike can do to help combat climate change, protect our local area, and have a positive impact.  

The Shape of Things – Online List of worksDownload

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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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