Penlee House is Cornwall's only public Gallery, specialising in the Newlyn School artists. It is the artistic heart of West Cornwall's history, a space to relax, explore, and discover.
Open Monday - Saturday
Owned and operated by Penzance Council
Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Loading...
Raise a glass to Cornish pub life: Dod Procter’s 1935 painting of the Tolcarne Inn captures locals sharing stories over a pint. Commissioned by the landlady, it celebrates the heart of community pubs—especially fitting on Beer Day Britain.
Want to see Nancealverne for yourself? Public Open Day takes place on 11 July (Members Day 10 July). Explore the estate, discover its history and be part of conversations about its future. Free, but booking is essential: buff.ly/glbl7Ai
Exciting plans are taking shape at Nancealverne. Recently, Cornwall Heritage Trust welcomed Penlee House Director Anna Renton, Mayor of Penzance Cllr Andy Law and Cllr Stephen Reynolds for a tour of Nancealverne House to discuss future ideas and opportunities.
Throwback Thursday 🎭
Macbeth at the Minack Theatre, 1955. “Macbeth being presented this week at the Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, by the West Cornwall Theatre Group.”
A striking reminder of early performances at this iconic cliffside theatre, where drama met the Atlantic in unforgettable fashion.
Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Football for the #WorldCup, we've selected Football Match by Clifford Hall from @nfmofficial.bsky.social
Painted during WW2 this painting reminds us of football's enduring ability to bring people together, even in challenging times.
Carrying on the museum acts of kindness 💙
Shoutout to our friends at @barns-grahamtrust.org.uk — celebrating one of Britain’s most significant 20th-century abstract artists.
P.S. follow them if you love cats 🐱
We hit 1K followers thanks to a lovely shout-out from @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social 💙
Museums stick together, and we’re so grateful!
What a lovely surprise! After sharing a photo on our socials on Sunday, we were delighted to welcome Mike on Monday – the young boy in the picture. The photo shows Mike and his sister Alison, and he even brought along the family’s own copy. A wonderful moment connecting past and present.
A remarkable work by a remarkable young artist 🎨
In our latest video, Jenny tells the fascinating story behind Saint Anthony and the Pigs by Joan Manning-Sanders.
youtu.be/Z6FIGzdEO_M
On this day in 1852, Walter Langley was born in Birmingham. Generally dubbed the ‘pioneer of the Newlyn School’, as he was the first of the ‘Newlyn School’ artists to settle in the village, setting up his studio in 1882.
While we are doing museum shout outs, our friends at @penleehousegallery.bsky.social are only four followers away from the 1000 milestone
Following the recent completion of the transfer of ownership, Cornwall Heritage Trust is now the official custodian of Nancealverne House, the Grade II*
