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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.

Thank you for your interest in work experience at Penlee House.

Information about our general work placement can be found in this information pack. We can tailor placements to suit individual interests; please contact the Education and Outreach Officer to discuss this before applying. 

If you would like to be considered for a work placement please fill in an application form and return this to the Education and Outreach Officer with a cover letter explaining why you would particularly like a placement with us.  We will contact you as soon as possible after your application has been received.

Due to the size of our organisation and the level of demand, we are only able to accommodate one placement at a time. We offer a maximum of five days. Some weeks are very popular. We offer placements to suitable candidates on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend applying as far in advance as possible.

Penlee House is an Arts Award Supporter venue! We can help you achieve your Arts Award qualification. We have a range of different activities which can help you with your Arts Award, from Discover and Explore, through to Bronze, Silver and Gold. Discover more

If you have any questions

Please email our Education and Outreach Officer, Zoe Burkett.

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