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.

Events

What’s on at Penlee House

A moody landscape painting depicts a rustic house with chimneys and bare trees, set against a backdrop of hills and a cloudy sky. Sea and birds appear in the distance.

Announcing our 2026/27 Exhibition Programme!


When 2026/2027

Join us for an inspiring journey through art and history with an exciting line-up of exhibitions at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Here’s what’s coming up:

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Harry Penhaul: Life Through a Lens & Face to

Spring Exhibitions 2026 List of Works


When 21 January 2026 until 18 April 2026

This spring Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, is staging two exhibitions. The first, ‘Harry Penhaul: Life Through a Lens’, […]

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Social History Gallery Display: Pip Benveniste (1921-2010)

Social History Gallery Display: Pip Benveniste (1921-2010)


When The display will run from Saturday, 9 August until Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

The display will run from Saturday, 9 August until Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

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Social History Exhibition: Arts and Health

Social History Exhibition: Arts and Health


When 10 June until 06 August 2025

During Spring 2025, Penlee House offered a series of workshops for adults in the local community who are facing difficulties or living with conditions which affect their health and wellbeing. This small exhibition displays some of the work created. 

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A person stands under an umbrella on a dark, rainy street, next to row houses. Ducks wade through puddles; a figure is visible in a window, adding a sense of solitude.

Social History Gallery Display: Jennifer Brown – A Centenary Celebration


When Until 16 June

Jennifer Brown (27.05.1925 – 16.04.2008) was born in London and studied at Kingston School of Art. In 1975, she moved […]

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