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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

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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 11h
Happy World Teacher Day! 👩‍🏫 School is Out, 1889, by Elizabeth Adela Forbes This painting depicts the schoolroom in the small village of Paul, just outside Newlyn. The small boy is Richard Vivian Spargo, whose two elder sisters are the red-haired girls laughing at him.
An oil painting of a schoolroom with a teacher, children in period clothing, wooden desks, a map on the wall, and sunlight streaming through a door.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🍂 This week’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Autumn. We’re sharing Dame Laura Knight’s Autumn Sunlight, Sennen Cove, Cornwall, owned by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Knight’s years in Cornwall inspired many landscapes, where she captured its light, people and character. 🎨
An oil painting shows a coastal valley with a beach, green hills, small cottages, two donkeys, and three children standing on a grassy hillside.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
☕ Happy National Coffee Day! Today we’re celebrating with Cornish craftsmanship: this Newlyn copper pyramidal coffee pot (c.1890–1950), with cormorants, rocks and a fish motif, is stamped NEWLYN. A beautiful blend of function, artistry and Cornish heritage. 🐟🌊
A tall, tapered copper pitcher featuring embossed designs of a heron and a fish, with a wrapped handle and a pointed spout against a white background.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The downstairs galleries will be closed from 28 September to 7 October. The Museum and Gallery 5 will be open, featuring a selection of Newlyn School works, with half-price admission. Coming soon: The Art of the Newlyn School: Paintings from The Bowerman Collection opens on 7 October 2026.
A fisherman struggles to thread a needle to mend sails, while two young women lean against the rail, laughing at his difficulty. The scene unfolds against the picturesque backdrop of Newlyn Harbour.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
And just like that… it’s our LAST WEEKEND of this exhibition! 💔✨ If you’ve been meaning to come and see it, this is your sign. Come and have one last wander, take in the artworks, and soak it all up before the exhibition closes its doors. 📍 Penlee House Gallery & Museum ⏰ Final weekend!
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It was a pleasure to welcome the High Sheriff of Cornwall, Harriet Hill, to Penlee House today and to show her around our exhibition, Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art. The exhibition closes this Sunday, so there’s still time to come and see this wonderful celebration of women in art!
Two women stand in a gallery before a framed painting and an exhibition wall titled Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is gold, silver & bronze. We chose A Golden Dream (1893) by Thomas Cooper Gotch, owned by The Harris. Gotch drew on fables and folklore, often leaving his sources mysterious. 🍎✨ #ThomasCooperGotch #NewlynSchool #BritishArt
A young woman in a green dress with a red sash reaches toward golden leaves and fruit on a tree branch in a lush, autumnal garden setting.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
✨ Redhead Appreciation Day ✨ Thomas Cooper Gotch painted Ruby after a friendly challenge: could he depict a red-haired sitter, rosy-cheeked and dressed in red? The result is this striking portrait of two-year-old Ruby Bone. ❤️ #ArtHistory #RedHairInArt #ThomasCooperGotch
An oil painting portrait of a young girl with curly red hair, rosy cheeks, wearing a white dress under a bright red hooded cape tied at the neck.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
💬 What have our visitors said? There’s still time to discover Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art at Penlee House Gallery & Museum — but hurry! Closing this Sunday, 27 September, as its time in Cornwall comes to an end. #MakingHerMark
A person views an impressionist portrait of a woman in a gold frame, overlaid with a five-star review praising a well-curated exhibition of art.A smiling young child in a floral dress interacts with a digital kiosk, overlaid with two five-star reviews praising an exhibition on women in art.Two people view a framed painting of a coastal town with figures in a gallery, overlaid with a five-star review praising the diverse art collection.A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a pink sweater over her shoulders looks at framed paintings on a white gallery wall with two review quotes.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭! Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art closes at Penlee House next Sunday, 27 September. Discover 50+ works by remarkable women artists, from Laura Knight and Dod Procter to Tracey Emin and Caroline Walker. Don’t miss it! penleehouse.org.uk/exhibition/m...
Painted portrait of a serious young girl in a dark blouse and blue apron, standing beside a worktable in a dim rustic workshop.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Two remarkable collections of Newlyn School art come together at Penlee House this autumn. The Art of the Newlyn School: Paintings from The Bowerman Collection opens on 7 October 2026. More info: penleehouse.org.uk/exhibition/t...
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The Art of the Newlyn School: Paintings from The Bowerman Collection - Penlee House
Forty of these paintings have been gathered together to form a national touring exhibition that is being launched at Penlee this October.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎟️ Tomorrow! Join us online for The Artistic Career of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, exploring her journey from landscape to abstraction with Rob Airey of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust. 📅 16 Sept | ⏰ 7–8.30pm | 🎟️ £15 Book your ticket today! penleehouse.org.uk/product/onli...
Storm Brewing. Date: 1944. Medium: Pen, Ink and Gouache on Paper. An ink and watercolour drawing of a coastal town with a harbour, boats, and buildings beneath a stormy, rain-streaked sky, rendered in muted tones.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This week’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Life by the sea. We’ve chosen Stanhope Forbes’ A Fish Sale on a Cornish Beach (1885) from The Box Plymouth. Shortly after arriving in Newlyn, Forbes wrote of the beach at low tide: “Anything more beautiful… I never saw.”
An oil painting shows a busy beach scene with people sorting fish near boats, while a woman and a fisherman converse in the foreground by a boat.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
💙 New display at Penlee House! Discover Gorsedh Kernow, Cornwall’s Bardic assembly, through photographs in our Social History Gallery. Explore the traditions, ceremonies and people who celebrate Cornwall’s unique Celtic heritage. 🌿 #PenleeHouse #GorsedhKernow #Cornwall
A smiling woman with a head covering stands with arms outstretched before a stone tower on a rocky hill overlooking a town in this black-and-white. Ann Trevenen Jenkin, 1994. Photographer: Phil Monckton
Ann Trevenen Jenkin in front of Carn Brea Castle on becoming Deputy Grand Bard. She was the first woman to hold this position and later became the first female Grand Bard from 1997 - 2000. Her bardic name was Bryallen ("Primrose").
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Somehow, Penlee House has made it into the GLAM Squad, and we’re absolutely chuffed. Our rather splendid building has been around since 1864, so it’s nice to know we’re still causing a little stir 😉 A huge thank you to whoever added us! Follow and meet some of our fellow GLAMs: go.bsky.app/Ms7endH
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🎨 Join Frances Haughton on 22 Sept at 7.30 pm for a fascinating talk on David Haughton, his art & Cornwall. Her new book brings fresh discoveries to light; signed copies available (card accepted). Queen’s Hotel, Penzance. £7 Friends / £15. Book: penleehouse.org.uk/event/friend...
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Friends of Penlee Talk: David Haughton Art, Life and The Cornish Landscape - Penlee House
This talk will explore David Haughton’s life and career (1924-1991), notably his meticulously observed and rendered drawings, paintings and etchings of the former mining town of St Just, and his legac...
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
After Hours: Print, Press & Create Not booked your ticket yet? There’s still time to join us for an evening of print, press & creativity — and as it’s Friday, I’ve got a little treat for you. 🥂 Use code RACHEL-5 at checkout for £5 off your ticket. penleehouse.org.uk/product/afte...
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After Hours: Print, Press & Create - Penlee House
Join artist Rachel Hindley for a relaxed and creative evening exploring the colourful world of gel plate printing.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Today’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Reflections. Our choice is Harold Harvey’s Reflections, 1916, from Cyfarthfa Castle. His intimate portrait of his wife Gertrude captures light, mirrors and quiet domesticity—an atmosphere of contemplation.
A woman in a red dress and dark hat stands by a chest of drawers, holding a hand mirror to view her reflection in a room filled with bright light.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Looking for something a little different this September? Join us for three brilliant evenings of creativity, conversation and art. penleehouse.org.uk/product-cate...
A flyer featuring two art workshops: Sip, Snip & Create with Emma Saffy Wilson and After Hours: Print, Press & Create with Rachel Hindley, plus a talk.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
See Making Her Mark through fresh eyes! Join our Volunteer Tour Guides Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 am for a 30–45 min guided tour. Included with admission. No booking needed — first come, first served!
Two women stand in a gallery, one gesturing toward a large framed painting of a vast, teal-coloured ocean with a distant island on the horizon.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
On this day in 1847, artist Norman Garstin was born in Ireland. After careers in engineering, architecture and diamond prospecting, he settled in Penzance in 1889. He taught Harold Harvey and his daughter Alethea. His famous The Rain it Raineth Every Day captures the Penzance promenade.
An oil painting shows people walking on a wet, reflective seaside promenade under a grey sky, with town buildings and a crashing wave in the back.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A day late, but today’s @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange #InternationalDogDay with Titbits, 1929, by Harold Harvey. Owned by the Bowerman Trust, it will be back on show at Penlee House in October. 🐕
An oil painting depicts two women in 1920s fashion standing in a room with a small dog, one in a plaid skirt and cape, the other in a pink dress.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Work of the Week! ⁠ Newlyn Slip by William Edward Croxford (1852-1926) Newlyn slip with figures on the slip and a boat coming ashore. ⁠ Croxford travelled extensively and lived in Hastings and later in Cornwall at Newlyn and St. Ives. He died in 1926.
An oil painting depicts a coastal harbour with sailboats, a stone quay, figures walking along the shore, and houses nestled on the rocky hillside.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Work of the Week! ⁠ Newlyn Slip by William Edward Croxford (1852-1926) Newlyn slip with figures on the slip and a boat coming ashore. ⁠ Croxford travelled extensively and lived in Hastings and later in Cornwall at Newlyn and St. Ives. He died in 1926.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
After Hours: Print, Press & Create Join artist Rachel Hindley for a relaxed and creative evening exploring the colourful world of gel plate printing. 📅 Tuesday 22 September · 6.30 pm–9 pm 📍 At Penlee House Gallery & Museum 🎟 £30 per person penleehouse.org.uk/.../after-ho...
A workshop poster titled After Hours: Print, Press & Create, featuring colorful, textured paper cutouts, botanical patterns, and a yellow text
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Stanhope Forbes’s The Seine Boat (1904) is currently on display in Gallery 5. On long-term loan, the ‘seine’ net shown in the boat was used to catch pilchards, while the ‘tuck’ net, used alongside it, can be seen in the boat behind.
An oil painting shows six men and boys in a small boat on calm water, with one man pointing toward the horizon while others look on in the sun.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Heading back to school, starting art classes, or just craving fresh supplies? 🎨 The Penlee House Shop has you covered! 🎨 Artway Doodle Sketchbooks ✏️ Sketching Pencils 💧 Watercolour Sets …and so much more! Pop in or shop online and get creative! 🖌️📚 penleehouse.org.uk/shop/
Art supplies on a wooden shelf, including Artway watercolour sets, recycled paper ballpoint pens, ink bottles, erasers, and a black sketchbook.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Online Talk: The Artistic Career of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Join us on 16 September, 7–8.30 pm, for a richly illustrated talk with Rob Airey exploring Barns-Graham’s journey from landscape to abstraction. 💻 Online | 🎟️ £15 Book now: penleehouse.org.uk/product/onli...
A watercolour painting depicts stone cottages nestled against dark, rolling hills under a cloudy sky, with a bare tree and a small tower in the distance.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Holidays! ☀️ We’ve chosen Holiday by Harold Harvey, owned by National Museum Cardiff. Painted in 1912, this tender scene of two sisters captures the warmth, closeness and carefree feeling of childhood.
An oil painting by Harold Harvey showing two young girls sitting in a grassy field, one holding a large yellow parasol while reading a book together.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We’re delighted to share that Penlee House Gallery & Museum has been awarded an incredible 93% in our VisitEngland Assessment! This result is a great recognition of the hard work and dedication of our whole team in creating a welcoming, engaging, and memorable experience for our visitors.
A woman and a girl holding hands while looking at a large framed painting of a rainy seaside town, next to a VisitEngland quality assured logo.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Total Eclipse of the Cornish Pasty?!! 🥟 This gem from our collection captures the 11 August 1999 eclipse over Cornwall. Today, 12 August 2026, the Moon is at it again. The eclipse returns. The pasty remains. 😉 #Cornwall #Eclipse2026 #CornishPasty
A golden sunset over St Michael's Mount in Cornwall with a Cornish pasty superimposed over the sun, captioned with the date August 11, 1999.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It's World Elephant Day! 🐘🌍⁠ This iconic photo by William Colenso (1845-1942) captures Circus Elephants marching down Chapel Street to Abbey Slip for a dip in the sea. ⁠ While we appreciate the historical value, we do not condone the mistreatment of animals in circuses.
A black-and-white photo shows a man on horseback leading elephants down a narrow street as children run alongside on the sidewalk in the background.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Today we were delighted to welcome the descendants of local diver Omar Pascoe. It was a pleasure to show them Omar's diving suit, helmet and pump, preserved in the Penlee House Gallery & Museum Collection, and share the story of his work maintaining Penzance's inner harbour.
A group of adults and children pose for a photo in an art gallery next to a vintage diving suit and a large antique metal diving helmet display.
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Meg @roaringmeg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
One of the fabulous paintings by women artists in the Penlee Gallery exhibition “ Making Her Mark” @penleehousegallery.bsky.social
Leaving St Kilda. My photo doesn’t capture the emotion in this painting. 5ftx3ft approx Frances Walker painting “ Leaving St Kilda” 2002
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange celebrates Scottish art with West Sands (St Andrews), July by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (1912–2004). Born in St Andrews, she became a leading figure in British modern art despite the challenges faced by many women artists of her generation.
A minimalist painting shows a pale, sandy landscape with thin, dark, wavy lines suggesting dunes under a soft, muted pink and lavender sky horizon.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Join us tomorrow from 1.30–3.30 pm for a FREE family art activity with Mounts Bay Marine Group!⁠ Explore artworks that reveal where you can find local seagrass, then make your own 3D seagrass-filled ocean scene using air dough and mixed materials!⁠ penleehouse.org.uk/event/art-in...
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Art in the Park: Super Seagrass Craft - Penlee House
Explore our artworks that reveal where to find local seagrass and make a 3D seagrass-filled ocean scene using air dough and mixed materials.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Discover Penzance through Stanhope Forbes’ The Inner Harbour – Abbey Slip, a rare glimpse of the town’s artistic heritage. See this Newlyn School masterpiece, alongside works by Norman Garstin, in Gallery 5 at Penlee House Gallery & Museum.
An oil painting shows a harbour scene with a small boat, people on a stone quay, and a hillside town with a church tower under a cloudy blue sky.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
It was a pleasure to welcome our local MP, Andrew George, to Penlee House to see our current exhibition, Making Her Mark: A Celebration of Women in Art. The exhibition celebrates the creativity and achievements of women artists and runs until 27 September.
Two women and a man stand smiling in an art gallery, positioned between two large framed paintings hanging on a white wal
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Today's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange theme is Landscapes for ‘British Landscapes: A Sense of Place’ at Pallant House Gallery. We have chosen Tregiffian Cliff, near Lamorna, c. 1921, by Samuel John Lamorna Birch (1869–1955), which is owned by Bristol Museums.
An oil painting shows two figures fishing from a rocky pier beneath towering, sunlit coastal cliffs that rise above a deep blue, rippling sea.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Work of the Week! Coombe Valley Factory, Newlyn by Adrian Ryan Once home to a stamping mill, Sanatogen and Cornish Food Products, the factory produced fish-based fertiliser—much to the dismay of locals who complained about the smell! The chimneys came down in the 1960s.
An oil painting shows white buildings with dark roofs behind a stone wall, with tall factory chimneys emitting smoke under a textured, cloudy sky.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Today we say goodbye and safe travels to our wonderful Visitor Experience & Retail Manager, Eli, as she sets off to travel the world with her partner. 🌍✈️ Thank you for your warmth, dedication and hard work. We'll miss you don't forget to come back and say hello! 💙
A smiling woman in a pink dress holds a bouquet of books and a blue knitted item, standing in a room with colourful banners and a framed painting.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
FREE family fun this Thursday! 🏺⚒️ Meet an archaeologist, see Bronze Age metalworking, then join our Arty Afternoon. Make your own prehistoric clay pot inspired by Penlee House Museum's collection. Drop in: 10 am–12.30 pm & 1.30–3.30 pm. #FestivalOfArchaeology
A woman in a white hard hat and high-visibility vest kneels inside a rectangular brick-lined excavation pit, using a small tool to dig in the dirt.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Love Penlee House? Become a Friend and help preserve the art and history of the Newlyn School for future generations. Enjoy unlimited entry, Private View invitations, discounts on events/shop purchases, Artefact magazine and more—membership from just £25 a year. friendsofpenleehouse.org.uk/join/
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Membership Options - Friends of Penlee House
Membership options Gift membership The perfect present for birthdays, anniversaries, or graduations. Share a love of art, history, and culture with someone you care about! Find out more ONE-Year Membe...
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Elisabeth Hungría @helisabethhh.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Una pincelada de melancolía británica para hoy. Belleza en un día gris. 'The Rain It Raineth Every Day' (1889), una obra maestra de Norman Garstin. Es la pintura de fondo de la maravillosa @penleehousegallery.bsky.social, un museo que os recomiendo muchísimo descubrir. 🇬🇧
Pintura al óleo de un amplio paseo marítimo pavimentado y completamente mojado por la lluvia, que refleja el cielo gris y los edificios del fondo. En el lado izquierdo, varias personas caminan con paraguas negros y un coche de caballos espera en la acera. En el centro, dos perros pequeños, uno negro y uno blanco, caminan juntos. A la derecha, una mujer vestida de oscuro camina junto a la barandilla del mar, donde se aprecian olas con espuma blanca rompiendo con fuerza. La atmósfera es melancólica, ventosa y un tanto neblinosa.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🐇 Battle of the Bunnies! Today’s #OnlineArtExchange theme is ‘nature and animals’ for An A-Z of Beatrix Potter at The Armitt. We’re celebrating local celeb Gus Honeybun, whose winks, hops and magic buttons delighted the Southwest. 🐰
 Meet Gus Honeybun, a puppet rabbit in a vibrant green outfit, proudly holding a green button, radiating whimsy and joy.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
INVITATION TO TENDER: Penlee House Gallery & Museum Roof Repair Works Penzance Council is seeking a qualified contractor for roof repair works at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. 🗓️ Deadline: 5 pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026 www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/06303...
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PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM ROOF REPAIR WORKS - Find a Tender
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
School is Out! We hope everyone has a lovely summer break. Why not make the most of it and bring the whole family to Penlee House? With FREE admission for children under 18 and holiday activities every Thursday and Saturday afternoon, it's a perfect way to spend the day.
Charming 1889 painting of a classroom filled with children and a teacher, showcasing the joy and energy of school life.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Work of the Week! 🖼️The Mill at Trewoofe (Lamorna, Cornwall) by Samuel John Lamorna Birch A pleasant view with trees on the left, looking towards Trewoofe in the distance, with the Mill on the far right.
The Mill at Trewoofe (Lamorna, Cornwall) by Samuel John Lamorna Birch presents a serene landscape featuring trees on the left side, guiding the eye towards Trewoofe in the distance. The scene captures a peaceful countryside view, with the mill situated prominently on the far right, adding a rustic charm to the composition. This painting beautifully depicts the natural environment and rural architecture of Cornwall, inviting viewers to appreciate the harmony between nature and man-made structures within this tranquil setting.
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Join James Kitto for our Festival of Archaeology 2026 guided walk, Castles and Quoits, on Tuesday 28 July, 10 am–12.30 pm. The walk will take in both the Iron Age Chûn Castle and the much earlier Chûn Quoit. Booking essential: penleehouse.org.uk/product/fest...
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Festival of Archaeology guided walk: Castles and Quoits Adult ticket - Penlee House
Explore the context for some of the amazing prehistoric objects at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. Join James Kitto - Chair of CASPN (Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network) and Bard of Gorsedh Kerno...
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
📢 Still time to apply! | Visitor Experience & Retail Manager Interested in joining the team at Penlee House Gallery & Museum? There’s still time to apply for our Visitor Experience & Retail Manager role! penleehouse.org.uk/were-hiring/
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We're Hiring! Visitor Experience & Retail Manager (37 hrs) - Penlee House
Penzance Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Visitor Experience & Retail Manager to join our team at Penlee House Gallery & Museum. VACANCY: PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM VISITOR […...
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