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 Orangery Cafe

The Orangery Café remains open throughout all of Penlee House Gallery & Museum’s opening hours (last orders 30 minutes before closing). Perfect for a relaxing break during your visit, The Orangery now offers a smaller menu with reduced seating, serving a delicious selection of hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks, home-baked cakes, and our famous freshly baked scones.


The Coach House Cafe

Just a 30-second walk from The Orangery, The Coach House Café is now home to all your favourite breakfasts, lunches, soups, and daily specials.

The full menu you know and love hasn’t gone anywhere—it’s moved to a beautiful new café space.

Opening Hours

  • Monday – Saturday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
  • Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Serving Times

  • Breakfast: 9.00am – 11.30am
  • Lunch: 12.00pm – 3.00pm

Whether you’re stopping by The Orangery Café for coffee and cake or enjoying a leisurely breakfast or lunch at The Coach House Café, we look forward to welcoming you.

Find out more at www.coachhousecafepenlee.co.uk.

Admission and Opening

Opening Times & Admissions

Penlee House Gallery & Museum is open Monday to Saturday throughout the year including Spring and Summer Bank Holidays.

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Victorian-style building with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a garden bed with red flowers, under a clear blue sky. Peaceful ambiance.

How to get to Penlee

There are many ways to get to Penlee House.

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