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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.

Drop-in family events in the Gallery


When Every Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Look out for drop-in family art and craft activities. Be inspired by the pictures in the current exhibition and have a go at making something to take home

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Latest Acquisitions


Donated by Pep and John Branfield, 2023

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The Mayor’s Young Artist 2024/25


When Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 8 April 2024

Are you a budding artist aged 15 -19 who lives, works or studies in the Penzance Parish area? We are looking for a creative and imaginative young person to be the Mayor’s very first Young Artist!

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200 Years of the RNLI


When 4 March 2024

On Monday (4 March 2024) the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) will celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea.

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A Journey Through West Cornwall and The Cornish Paintings Martina Thomas


When 27 January - 20 April 2024

Join us on a journey through Marazion, Penzance, Newlyn, Mousehole, Land’s End, Sennen, Zennor and St Ives. Featuring rural and coastal landscapes and lesser-known topographical works from the Penlee House collection.

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Barbara Wills ARCA – A Centenary Celebration


When 18 September - 4 November

A small exhibition of Barbara’s work to commemorate the centenary of her birth is on display in the Social History Gallery until 4 November.

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