Museums · South West England
Penlee House, Gallery & Museum
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Penlee House, Gallery & Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penlee House, Gallery & Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Penlee House Gallery & Museum is an art gallery and museum located in sub-tropical gardens, showcasing the art of West Cornwall, including works from the Newlyn School. The museum also features local history exhibits, including archaeological finds and social history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penlee House, Gallery & Museum is located in South-West England. This museum features a collection of artworks and artefacts, focusing on the local heritage of the Penwith area. It serves as a cultural hub for the community and visitors alike.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1165, -5.5400
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 4HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 1736 363625
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.penleehouse.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13098943860 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penlee House, Gallery & Museum?
- Penlee House, Gallery & Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 4HE), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Penlee House, Gallery & Museum?
- Penlee House, Gallery & Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penlee House, Gallery & Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 4HE.
- Is Penlee House, Gallery & Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Penlee House, Gallery & Museum is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Penlee House, Gallery & Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 4HE.