Museums · South West England
Penlee House Gallery
In or near Chyandour.
Penlee House Gallery — 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 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 and Museum showcases the art and history of West Cornwall, featuring works from the Newlyn School and Lamorna artists. The museum also highlights local history through various exhibits, including archaeological finds and ceramics.
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 is a museum located in South-West England. It is known for its collection of West Cornwall art, particularly works from the Newlyn School. The building itself is a former Victorian house, showcasing both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1165, -5.5400
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 4HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.penleehouse.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/315886263 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penlee House Gallery?
- Penlee House Gallery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 4HE), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Penlee House Gallery?
- Penlee House Gallery — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penlee House Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 4HE.
- Is Penlee House Gallery a protected site?
- Yes — Penlee House Gallery 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?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 4HE.