This popular museum and art gallery is set in a building that was originally a Victorian family home, surrounded by a delightful sub-tropical park formed from the original garden. Changing exhibitions throughout the year celebrate the rich artistic heritage of West Cornwall.Plan my trip to Penzance with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.
Winner of the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2011-12 and of the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2009, 2010 and 2011 as Small Visitor Attraction of the Year.
Open Monday to Saturday (CLOSED SUNDAYS) throughout the year, including most Bank Holidays (closed Christmas and New Year), opening hours are 10am - 5pm during the summer (Easter to September) and 10.30 to 4.30 in the winter, with last admission half an hour before closing.
For more information see www.penleehouse.org.uk
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum reviews
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Nice museum but our experience wasn’t enjoyable due to the staff in the shop? I think they could do with a refresher course on customer service! more »
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A must-see when in Penzance, Penlee showcases Newlyn School artists in a delightful setting. There is a small gift shop and a cafe serving cakes, and light meals - the scones are particularly... more »
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If you love art, you'll love this place. Admittedly, I'm very fussy on my art but there's always different exhibitions on display throughout year so do look on website. There's also permanent social history and archaeology displays which are fascinating in their own right and help you understand the local area more. On top of all this, lovely gardens to walk about, a useful shop and decent cafe.
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My 3yr old and I spent a lovely Saturday at this excellent museum. We enjoyed the exhibitions, finding the frogs for a little prize and looking at all the social history exhibits. There was a excellent pop up art stall in the park for children where we made a lovely animal mask. The staff were really friendly, welcoming and helpful. We even indulged ourselves with a yummy cream tea in the cafe after enjoying the museum!
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