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Penlee House Gallery

Cornwall, England

Museum and art gallery in Penzance, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Opening Open Monday to Saturday throughout the year including Spring and Summer Bank Holidays; Summer hours (1 April to 31 October) 10.00am–5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm); Winter hours (1 November to 31 March) 10.00am–4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm); also open on Sundays from 28 June to 27 September and on the 31 August 2026 Bank Holiday; no booking required.
Price Adult: £8; Young people (18-26): £4; Children: Free; Accompanying Carers: Free; registered students qualify for the £4 ticket with valid Student ID; admission is half price during exhibition install periods; free entry for Friends of Penlee House, Penzance Pass holders, The Art Fund, Museums Association, Cornwall Volunteers Scheme and Culture Card.
Typical visit Not provided yet
Age fit All ages; sessions run for babies, toddlers, families, school groups and adults
Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Penlee House is an art gallery and museum set within sub-tropical gardens, with a licensed café. The gallery showcases the art of West Cornwall, including works of the Newlyn School and Lamorna artists, while the museum covers local history from archaeological finds to ceramics, social history and fashion. It runs a programme of exhibitions and events, including school visits, family activities, talks and walks.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open Monday to Saturday throughout the year including Spring and Summer Bank Holidays; Summer hours (1 April to 31 October) 10.00am–5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm); Winter hours (1 November to 31 March) 10.00am–4.30pm (last admission 4.00pm); also open on Sundays from 28 June to 27 September and on the 31 August 2026 Bank Holiday; no booking required.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission
Adult: £8; Young people (18-26): £4; Children: Free; Accompanying Carers: Free; registered students qualify for the £4 ticket with valid Student ID; admission is half price during exhibition install periods; free entry for Friends of Penlee House, Penzance Pass holders, The Art Fund, Museums Association, Cornwall Volunteers Scheme and Culture Card.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Art galleryMuseumLicensed café serving morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea and homemade cakesSub-tropical gardensCafé terraceShopFree public guided toursLearning and workshop programme
Accessibility
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Parking
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Dogs
Assistance dogs on leads are welcome inside the building; dogs on leads are welcome in the park and on the terrace outside the café, but dogs are not allowed inside the building.

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