Things to see and do Penzance

The reputation of this place, comes from its important collection of paintings from the "Newlyn School", an artistic movement that developed in the region in the 19th century. Today, the site is home to a museum and an art gallery. Temporary exhibits are on the ground floor and the museum is surrounded by Penlee Memorial Park. It also houses a department of archaeology, costumes and textiles, decorative arts and photography, all related to the town. Temporary exhibitions are held there regularly.