Penlee House Museum and Gallery

Director                              

Alison Bevan

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Opening Hours During Week

 Opening Season During Year

Mon-Sat

10:30 – 4:30

                                        1 October to Maundy Thursday       
                                                   Open Bank Holidays        
                                          

Mon-Sat

10:00 – 5:00

                                           Good Friday to 30 September
                                                   Open Bank Holidays

 Type of Museum                          

Social History, Specialist - ART GALLERY

 Types of Collection 

Penlee House is best known for its permanent collection of paintings by artists of the 'Newlyn School' and Lamorna Group, which are actively being developed through purchases, gifts, bequests and long-term loans.  Some of the most famous works include 'The Rain it Raineth Every Day' by Norman Garstin, 'School is Out' by Elizabeth Forbes, and 'Among the Missing' by Walter Langley.  Penlee House's wide-ranging collections cover several disciplines, and the museum displays feature changing selections of works and artefacts from each subject area. 

 Facilities                                                  

Toilets, Cafe, Disabled Access, Parking (Pay and Display nearby), Shop, Children's Activities (programmes of workshops are held in school holidays)

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 Description

A full description of the art gallery and museum  collections can be found on the Penlee House web site.