COLLECTIONS

Penlee House is best known for its permanent collection of paintings by artists of the 'Newlyn School' and Lamorna Group, which we are actively developing through purchases, gifts, bequests and long-term loans.  Some of the most famous works include 'The Rain it Raineth Every Day' by Norman Garstin, 'School is Out' by Elizabeth Forbes, and 'Among the Missing' by Walter Langley.  

Our exhibitions usually include some works from this collection, but please note that there is no permanent fine art display.  If you wish to see a particular painting, please telephone before your visit to check whether it will be on display.

Penlee House's wide-ranging collections cover several disciplines, and our museum displays feature changing selections of works and artefacts from each subject area.  To find out more about our collections, click on the following links:-

Archaeology
Costume and Textiles
Decorative Arts
Fine Art
Photography
Social and Local History