Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 11hHappy 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. 1194
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. 🎨 0295
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. 🐟🌊 0193
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The 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. 0103
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026And 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! 0102
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It 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! 092
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Today'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 0228
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 093
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 030
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026𝐎𝐧𝐞 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... 052
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Two 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...penleehouse.org.ukThe Art of the Newlyn School: Paintings from The Bowerman Collection - Penlee HouseForty of these paintings have been gathered together to form a national touring exhibition that is being launched at Penlee this October. 041
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... 082
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This 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.” 1379
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 051
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Somehow, 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 081
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...penleehouse.org.ukFriends of Penlee Talk: David Haughton Art, Life and The Cornish Landscape - Penlee HouseThis 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... 010
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 04/09/2026After 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...penleehouse.org.ukAfter Hours: Print, Press & Create - Penlee HouseJoin artist Rachel Hindley for a relaxed and creative evening exploring the colourful world of gel plate printing. 020
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Today’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. 0194
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Looking for something a little different this September? Join us for three brilliant evenings of creativity, conversation and art. penleehouse.org.uk/product-cate... 021
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 01/09/2026See 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! 061
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/08/2026On 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. 0194
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 27/08/2026A 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. 🐕 1287
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Work 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. 061
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Work 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. 152
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 25/08/2026After 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... 020
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Stanhope 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. 1145
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Heading 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/ 040
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Online 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... 0163
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Today'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. 1268
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 18/08/2026We’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. 0114
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 12/08/2026The 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 1102
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 12/08/2026It'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. 0101
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Today 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. 1112
Reposted by Penlee House Gallery & MuseumMeg @roaringmeg.bsky.social · 06/08/2026One of the fabulous paintings by women artists in the Penlee Gallery exhibition “ Making Her Mark” @penleehousegallery.bsky.social 191
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Today'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. 1317
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Join 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...penleehouse.org.ukArt in the Park: Super Seagrass Craft - Penlee HouseExplore our artworks that reveal where to find local seagrass and make a 3D seagrass-filled ocean scene using air dough and mixed materials. 001
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Discover 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. 0116
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 31/07/2026It 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. 060
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Today'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. 0196
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Work 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. 0165
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Today 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! 💙 170
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/07/2026FREE 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 160
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Love 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/friendsofpenleehouse.org.ukMembership Options - Friends of Penlee HouseMembership 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... 043
Reposted by Penlee House Gallery & MuseumElisabeth Hungría @helisabethhh.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Una 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. 🇬🇧 0166
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. 🐰 0207
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 23/07/2026INVITATION 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...find-tender.service.gov.ukPENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM ROOF REPAIR WORKS - Find a Tender 011
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 23/07/2026School 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. 093
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Work 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. 0112
Penlee House Gallery & Museum @penleehousegallery.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Join 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...penleehouse.org.ukFestival of Archaeology guided walk: Castles and Quoits Adult ticket - Penlee HouseExplore 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... 052
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/penleehouse.org.ukWe're Hiring! Visitor Experience & Retail Manager (37 hrs) - Penlee HousePenzance 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 […... 022